US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · East of Norristown Intg · Structure no. 000000000028175

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73,197
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 73,197 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,670 by 2030. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesT-343 Butler Pike
LocationEast of Norristown Intg
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11473, -75.2671
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,197 (2001)
Projected traffic100,670 by 2030
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike carry?

About 73,197 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over T-343 Butler Pike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.