US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Fort Washington · Structure no. 000000000028183

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74,921
2001 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954, 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 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesSandy Run
LocationNear Fort Washington
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13074, -75.20366
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run 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 Sandy Run carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.