US Bridges

Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. N. I-276 3256E10 · Structure no. 000000000046454

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,046
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 17,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,114 by 2032. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWalton Road
CrossesPa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476)
Location.5 Mi. N. I-276 3256E10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12631, -75.28409
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,046 (2023)
Projected traffic21,114 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476) built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476) carry?

About 17,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476)?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Walton Road over Pa Tpk NE Ext. (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.