US Bridges

Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. of Ridge Pike 3368A3 · Structure no. 000000000045261

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,259
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,259 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,187 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBelvoir Road
CrossesPa Turnpike (I-276)
LocationN. of Ridge Pike 3368A3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10614, -75.31208
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,259 (2024)
Projected traffic13,187 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276) built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276) carry?

About 6,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Belvoir Road over Pa Turnpike (I-276)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.