FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ramp AB

Carrying Ramp AB over I-276

Philly Int Ramp AB ov 276, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ramp AB

The Ramp AB bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries Ramp AB over I-276. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 39.0 meters (128 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50,534 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 9/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Ramp AB compares

▼ 3.0
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Pennsylvania bridges
184
Bridges in Bucks · 7 in Poor condition
Ramp AB 36.3 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
3.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.0 m (128 ft)
Deck Width
24.0 m (79 ft)
Owner
State Toll Authority
Avg Daily Traffic
50,534 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000056631

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Ramp AB is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Ramp AB against other structures in Bucks and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Ramp AB?

Ramp AB in Bucks, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 9/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ramp AB inspected?

Ramp AB's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 50,534 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Ramp AB is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Ramp AB?

Ramp AB has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ramp AB?

Ramp AB is owned and maintained by State Toll Authority.

How old is Ramp AB and does age affect safety?

Ramp AB was built in 2018, making it 8 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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