Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476)
PoorBucks County, Pennsylvania · Quakertown Interchange · Structure no. 000000000007708
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,774
- 1994 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- State Toll Authority
About this bridge
Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 70 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 10,774 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,049 by 2030. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?
About 10,774 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476)?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Pa Tpk. Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-476)?
It is owned by the State Toll Authority.