US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Norristown · Structure no. 000000000040870

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,138
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 65,138 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,971 by 2031. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276)
CrossesSR 3013
LocationNear Norristown
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10511, -75.31945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,138 (2004)
Projected traffic71,971 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 3013 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013 carry?

About 65,138 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276) over SR 3013?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.