US Bridges

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476)

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Lansdale Ic Ramp · Structure no. 000000000052862

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,619
2016 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,619 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,058 by 2036. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPa Tpk (ramp Ab)
CrossesPa Tpk (I-476)
LocationLansdale Ic Ramp
RouteInterstate 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25126, -75.34807
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,619 (2016)
Projected traffic19,058 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll 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 Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476) built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476) 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476) carry?

About 15,619 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Pa Tpk (ramp Ab) over Pa Tpk (I-476)?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.