US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp G) over Ramp K

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mid-Cty.Interch. 29H09 · Structure no. 000000000028163

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54,154
1999 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp G) over Ramp K is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pa Tpk (ramp G) over 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 54,154 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,580 by 2030. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPa Tpk (ramp G)
CrossesRamp K
LocationMid-Cty.Interch. 29H09
RouteInterstate 276
Coordinates40.10974, -75.28482
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,154 (1999)
Projected traffic88,580 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 G) over Ramp K built?

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

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp G) over 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 G) over Ramp K carry?

About 54,154 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp G) over Ramp K?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp G) over Ramp K?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.