US Bridges

Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Nr Landsdale Intc 3143F2 · Structure no. 000000000052411

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,786
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 9,786 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,578 by 2033. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesBustard Road
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationNr Landsdale Intc 3143F2
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24273, -75.34283
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,786 (2024)
Projected traffic11,578 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 9,786 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Bustard Road over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.