US Bridges

T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N of Telford near CO Lin · Structure no. 000000000052643

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1992 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T-477 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2030. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesT-477
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationN of Telford near CO Lin
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.35278, -75.39198
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1992)
Projected traffic315 by 2030
Trucks9%
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 Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

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

What condition is T-477 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns T-477 over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.