US Bridges

Morwood Road over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.25 Mi. N PA-113 2918K09 · Structure no. 000000000052621

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,428
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morwood Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morwood 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 3,428 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2030. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMorwood Road
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
Location1.25 Mi. N PA-113 2918K09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.31933, -75.37683
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,428 (2024)
Projected traffic3,518 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morwood Road over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

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

What condition is Morwood 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 March 2023.

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

About 3,428 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

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

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.