US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near N. Wales RD 3256-A02 · Structure no. 000000000048846

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,329
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 65,329 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,986 by 2030. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 0073 Skippack Pike
LocationNear N. Wales RD 3256-A02
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17844, -75.30925
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,329 (2004)
Projected traffic98,986 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike 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 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike carry?

About 65,329 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 0073 Skippack Pike?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.