US Bridges

Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Near Villanova 14H10 · Structure no. 000000000015502

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,048
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,048 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,042 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp S-L(sb Off)
CrossesRamp N-L (nb Off to 30)
LocationNear Villanova 14H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03737, -75.35491
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,048 (2024)
Projected traffic14,042 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30) carry?

About 13,048 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30)?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp S-L(sb Off) over Ramp N-L (nb Off to 30)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.