US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fort Washington Int. · Structure no. 000000000045334

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
724 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,063
2011 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,063 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2030. The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp Q)
CrossesSR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab
LocationFort Washington Int.
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13108, -75.20194
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length724 ft (220.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,063 (2011)
Projected traffic2,588 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab carry?

About 2,063 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab?

The structure is 724 ft (220.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp Q) over SR 0309; Pa Tpk Ramp Ab?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.