US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mid-Cty.Interch. 29H09 · Structure no. 000000000028162

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,309
1999 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 72,309 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,293 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp R)
CrossesSR 3053 (ramp K)
LocationMid-Cty.Interch. 29H09
RouteInterstate 276
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10953, -75.28499
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 inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,309 (1999)
Projected traffic112,293 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K) built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K) 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K) carry?

About 72,309 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp R) over SR 3053 (ramp K)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.