US Bridges

Ramp J over CSX

Fair

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Lr 281 Par 37G08 · Structure no. 000000000007766

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J over CSX is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J over CSX in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J
CrossesCSX
LocationLr 281 Par 37G08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyBucks County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.19073, -74.88371
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$184,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J over CSX built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp J over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J over CSX carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J over CSX?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J over CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.