US Bridges

Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. Lansdale Intc. 3031C07 · Structure no. 000000000048844

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,813
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,813 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,794 by 2030. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFretz Road
CrossesI-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.)
LocationN. Lansdale Intc. 3031C07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.27086, -75.35678
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,813 (2024)
Projected traffic6,794 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
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 Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.) built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.) 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 August 2024.

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

About 6,813 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.)?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fretz Road over I-476 (pa Tpk. NE Ext.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.