US Bridges

Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. E. PA363 3143J07 · Structure no. 000000000046584

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,224
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Road over Pa Turnpike 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,224 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,360 by 2032. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Road
CrossesPa Turnpike Ext. (I-476)
Location.5 Mi. E. PA363 3143J07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.2104, -75.32405
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,224 (2024)
Projected traffic16,360 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476) built?

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

What condition is Morris Road over Pa Turnpike 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 Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476) carry?

About 12,224 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476)?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over Pa Turnpike Ext. (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.