US Bridges

SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15

Fair

Lycoming County, Pennsylvania · City of Williamsport · Structure no. 000000000025191

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15 in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,616 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,783 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 8002 Ramp a
CrossesOver 180E/WB Ramp B US15
LocationCity of Williamsport
RouteState Highway 0
CountyLycoming County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41.22333, -77.04833
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,616 (2024)
Projected traffic3,783 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15 carry?

About 2,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 8002 Ramp a over Over 180E/WB Ramp B US15?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.