US Bridges

Ramp Ab over I-276

Good

Bucks County, Pennsylvania · Philly Int Ramp Ab Ov 276 · Structure no. 000000000056631

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50,534
1994 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp Ab over I-276 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ab over I-276 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 50,534 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,564 by 2030. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Ab
CrossesI-276
LocationPhilly Int Ramp Ab Ov 276
RouteInterstate 276
Coordinates40.13214, -74.97175
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,534 (1994)
Projected traffic67,564 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ramp Ab over I-276 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ab over I-276 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 Ramp Ab over I-276 carry?

About 50,534 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ab over I-276?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ab over I-276?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.