US Bridges

Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Near Villanova 14H09 · Structure no. 000000000015504

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,422
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w) 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 12,422 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,852 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp L-N; N.B.On
CrossesSEPTA (p&w)
LocationNear Villanova 14H09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03927, -75.35227
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,422 (2024)
Projected traffic14,852 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w) built?

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

What condition is Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w) carry?

About 12,422 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w)?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp L-N; N.B.On over SEPTA (p&w)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.