US Bridges

Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · At Turnpike Ext 25 29H09 · Structure no. 000000000027497

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3 in Montgomery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 8,507 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,887 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp K
CrossesAccess Road / 3368-D3
LocationAt Turnpike Ext 25 29H09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11167, -75.285
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,507 (2024)
Projected traffic16,887 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 K over Access Road / 3368-D3 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3 carry?

About 8,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp K over Access Road / 3368-D3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.