US Bridges

Ramp L over Abrams Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .7MI. 422/202 34C1/3366H8 · Structure no. 000000000041396

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
61,069
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp L over Abrams Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp L over Abrams Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 61,069 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,932 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRamp L
CrossesAbrams Run
Location.7MI. 422/202 34C1/3366H8
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.08146, -75.38977
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,069 (2024)
Projected traffic39,932 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 L over Abrams Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp L over Abrams Run 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp L over Abrams Run carry?

About 61,069 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp L over Abrams Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp L over Abrams Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.