US Bridges

Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 27-K13 / 3366-E6 · Structure no. 000000000045773

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2038. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoddard Blvd.
CrossesTpk Toll Ramps
Location27-K13 / 3366-E6
Coordinates40.09, -75.4075
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span220 ft (67.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 220 ft (67.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Goddard Blvd. over Tpk Toll Ramps?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.