US Bridges

Dekalb Pike over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi. N. I-276 3256C05 · Structure no. 000000000046455

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,162
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekalb Pike over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb Pike over Pa Tpk N.E. 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 22,162 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,017 by 2032. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDekalb Pike
CrossesPa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)
Location2.5 Mi. N. I-276 3256C05
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15926, -75.29802
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,162 (2024)
Projected traffic25,017 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dekalb Pike over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476) built?

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

What condition is Dekalb Pike 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 March 2023.

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

About 22,162 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Dekalb Pike over Pa Tpk N.E. Ext. (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.