US Bridges

Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · S. of Bridgeport 3367-F05 · Structure no. 000000000045315

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,127
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,127 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlint Hill Road
CrossesPa Tpk (I-276)
LocationS. of Bridgeport 3367-F05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09803, -75.33975
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,127 (2024)
Projected traffic3,518 by 2032
Trucks24%
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 Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276) built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (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 Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276) carry?

About 2,127 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Flint Hill Road over Pa Tpk (I-276)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.