US Bridges

Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gulph Mills INTERC3367F10 · Structure no. 000000000028275

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,277
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04 is a concrete culvert carrying Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 14,277 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,965 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps B & C Off
CrossesGulph Creek / 34K04
LocationGulph Mills INTERC3367F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06778, -75.34342
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,277 (2024)
Projected traffic17,965 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04 built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04 carry?

About 14,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Ramps B & C Off over Gulph Creek / 34K04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.