US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Lansdale Intc. 3143E01 · Structure no. 000000000048845

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
413 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,673
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. 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 18,673 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,310 by 2030. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesI-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.)
LocationLansdale Intc. 3143E01
RouteState Highway 63
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24829, -75.34571
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,673 (2024)
Projected traffic30,310 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.) built?

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

What condition is Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. 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 Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.) carry?

About 18,673 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.)?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over I-476 (pa Tpk. Ext.)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.