Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · East of Willow Grove Intg · Structure no. 000000000028197
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92,381
- 2004 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1985, 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 92,381 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,419 by 2030. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 92,381 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.