US Bridges

Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Ctr. Square 3143K10 · Structure no. 000000000046300

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) 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 3,856 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,055 by 2032. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Road
CrossesPa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)
LocationNear Ctr. Square 3143K10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18882, -75.31356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating109 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,856 (2024)
Projected traffic7,055 by 2032
Trucks8%
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 Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) built?

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

What condition is Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) carry?

About 3,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Road over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.