US Bridges

Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Highland AVE.INTER.42K06 · Structure no. 000000000015468

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 3,422 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,387 by 2032. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp N Southbound
CrossesLr 180:EB WB Ramp a
LocationHighland AVE.INTER.42K06
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.84016, -75.40862
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,422 (2024)
Projected traffic3,387 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$720,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a carry?

About 3,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp N Southbound over Lr 180:EB WB Ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.