US Bridges

Ramp C over Atwater Drive

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · SR 29 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000047713

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
350 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2013 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp C over Atwater Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C over Atwater Drive in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2030. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C
CrossesAtwater Drive
LocationSR 29 Interchange
RouteInterstate 76
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07333, -75.53389
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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span226 ft (68.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a toll road
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C over Atwater Drive built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C over Atwater Drive 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp C over Atwater Drive carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C over Atwater Drive?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 226 ft (68.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C over Atwater Drive?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.