Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodLehigh County, Pennsylvania · Ramp Ld Exit 57(18A) · Structure no. 000000000023580
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,723
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,723 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,067 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 4,723 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp Ld-Sr 8005 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.