US Bridges

Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Moreland 3254K04 · Structure no. 000000000027506

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,252
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab is a concrete tee beam carrying Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 72 years old, older 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 61,252 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,650 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEaston RD 3258K4
CrossesPa Turnpike Ramp Ab
LocationUpper Moreland 3254K04
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates40.16472, -75.125
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,252 (2024)
Projected traffic56,650 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$95,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab carry?

About 61,252 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Easton RD 3258K4 over Pa Turnpike Ramp Ab?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.