US Bridges

Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · At Pulaski Drive 3366-F7 · Structure no. 000000000028127

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,170
2010 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 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 5,170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,170 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesConrad Drive-Ramps
CrossesPulaski Drive
LocationAt Pulaski Drive 3366-F7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0872, -75.3996
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,170 (2010)
Projected traffic5,170 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$284,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive carry?

About 5,170 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Conrad Drive-Ramps over Pulaski Drive?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.