US Bridges

Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike

Fair

Chester County, Pennsylvania · At Route 52 48B01 · Structure no. 000000000009918

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
1991 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike is a concrete arch - deck carrying Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,130 by 2032. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLongwood Gdns Ramp
CrossesBaltimore Pike
LocationAt Route 52 48B01
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86794, -75.67033
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (1991)
Projected traffic6,130 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Longwood Gdns Ramp over Baltimore Pike?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).