422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · U. Mer. Twp. 3366D05 · Structure no. 000000000028301
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 207 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,227 by 2032. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express carry?
About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express?
The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.
Who owns 422 - Ramps K & L over 422-COUNTY Line Express?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.