US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near Mid-County Interchan · Structure no. 000000000048848

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,329
2004 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645 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 94,986 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesT-645
LocationNear Mid-County Interchan
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates40.11833, -75.28
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.6 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,329 (2004)
Projected traffic94,986 by 2030
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 T-645 built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645 carry?

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

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over T-645?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.