US Bridges

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · West of North Wales · Structure no. 000000000052864

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,329
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 79,714 by 2036. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (I-476)
CrossesSR 2002 (schultz Rd)
LocationWest of North Wales
RouteInterstate 476
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.20465, -75.32047
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,329 (2016)
Projected traffic79,714 by 2036
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollToll bridge
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 2002 (schultz Rd) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd) 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd) carry?

About 65,329 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd)?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (I-476) over SR 2002 (schultz Rd)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.