US Bridges

Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Conshohocken INTER.35D04 · Structure no. 000000000028291

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,434
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 48 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 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 9,434 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,814 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp C & Ramp D
CrossesMatsonford Rd.Eastbound
LocationConshohocken INTER.35D04
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.06761, -75.31375
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
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,434 (2024)
Projected traffic8,814 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$367,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound carry?

About 9,434 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C & Ramp D over Matsonford Rd.Eastbound?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.