US Bridges

Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · SW Warner RD 34A2/3366F8 · Structure no. 000000000041239

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
450 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 3,488 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,354 by 2032. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDevon Park Drive
CrossesRamps L and Q
LocationSW Warner RD 34A2/3366F8
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07901, -75.40346
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,488 (2024)
Projected traffic7,354 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q carry?

About 3,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Devon Park Drive over Ramps L and Q?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.