US Bridges

Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)

Good

Chester County, Pennsylvania · SR 29 Intercharge · Structure no. 000000000047716

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

About this bridge

Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Ab
CrossesPa Tpk (I-76)
LocationSR 29 Intercharge
RouteInterstate 0
CountyChester County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07471, -75.52954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2013)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) built?

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

What condition is Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) 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 Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76) carry?

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

How long is Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ab over Pa Tpk (I-76)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.