US Bridges

Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Church Rd.Interch 3369H02 · Structure no. 000000000028299

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 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 4,294 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,805 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp J (309 Sb)
CrossesBranch of Wissahickon CR
LocationChurch Rd.Interch 3369H02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.11213, -75.20102
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,294 (2024)
Projected traffic3,805 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR carry?

About 4,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J (309 Sb) over Branch of Wissahickon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.