US Bridges

Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground

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Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Edgmont Ave. Ramp 3807C3 · Structure no. 000000000049032

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,309
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,309 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,903 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRamp D (sr 8021)
CrossesOpen Ground
LocationEdgmont Ave. Ramp 3807C3
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85695, -75.36149
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,309 (2024)
Projected traffic4,903 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground carry?

About 6,309 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D (sr 8021) over Open Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.