US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Fort Washington · Structure no. 000000000028181

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
74,921
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 112 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 2018 Beth.Pike
LocationNear Fort Washington
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12781, -75.21756
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width112 ft (34 m)
Roadway width104 ft (31.7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$683,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike 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 2018 Beth.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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 2018 Beth.Pike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.