US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South of Fort Washington · Structure no. 000000000028179

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,921
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073 is a concrete frame carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 74,921 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,041 by 2030. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesSR 0073
LocationSouth of Fort Washington
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12628, -75.22367
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,921 (2001)
Projected traffic103,041 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR 0073 built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073 carry?

About 74,921 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 0073?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.