US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr.

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · East of Willow Grove Intg · Structure no. 000000000028195

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104,500
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 104,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,000 by 2030. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesPennypack Cr.
LocationEast of Willow Grove Intg
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16272, -75.11052
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104,500 (2010)
Projected traffic110,000 by 2030
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr. built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr. carry?

About 104,500 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Cr.?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.