US Bridges

Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South Tpk.Exit 25 · Structure no. 000000000028295

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,941 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B (nb)
CrossesGermantown PIKE/3368E03
LocationSouth Tpk.Exit 25
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10694, -75.28556
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,110 (2024)
Projected traffic14,941 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03 carry?

About 15,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B (nb) over Germantown PIKE/3368E03?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.