US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · East of Bridgeport · Structure no. 000000000041242

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,233 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
65,138
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA 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 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 65,138 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 94,224 by 2030. The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-276 Eb)
CrossesSR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA
LocationEast of Bridgeport
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10291, -75.32575
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,233 ft (375.8 m)
Longest span248 ft (75.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,138 (2004)
Projected traffic94,224 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA?

The structure is 1,233 ft (375.8 m) long with a longest span of 248 ft (75.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-276 Eb) over SR0023 SR3025 NSRR SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.