FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RAMP D ON

Carrying RAMP D ON over ROCK RUN

US 1;US 13 INTERCH.38J06, Bucks, Pennsylvania

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating Lower than 79% of rated Pennsylvania bridges

RAMP D ON in Bucks, Pennsylvania sits above 21% of rated Pennsylvania bridges on inventory load rating (30 t), while its 1966 build year is earlier than 48% of Bucks's recorded-year cohort (697 bridges).

RAMP D ON in Bucks, Pennsylvania is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1966, it carries 2 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure PA:000000000007771

INTERSTATE-ERA · PRESTRESS · SINGLE-SPAN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR

  • INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
  • PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
  • SINGLE-SPAN Single span
  • SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
  • ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-POOR Poor

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: RAMP D ON

The RAMP D ON bridge in Bucks, Pennsylvania carries RAMP D ON over ROCK RUN. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,499 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

How RAMP D ON compares

▼ 8.5
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (38.4 t; 23,297 of 23,299 rated)
699
Bridges in Bucks · 108 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 1966, earlier than 333 of Bucks's 697 bridges with a recorded construction year (48%), against a county median build year of 1965. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

RAMP D ON 29.9 t
Pennsylvania average (23,297 of 23,299 rated) 38.4 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (23,297 of 23,299 rated).

RAMP D ON vs every rated Pennsylvania bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

30 Top 79% higher than 21% of 23,297 bridges

rated Pennsylvania bridges, bucketed by value

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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Bucks inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 699 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
0
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,499 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000007771

Condition Analysis

  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

RAMP D ON is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare RAMP D ON 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 D ON?

RAMP D ON in Bucks, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RAMP D ON inspected?

RAMP D ON'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 1,499 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for RAMP D ON?

RAMP D ON has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RAMP D ON?

RAMP D ON is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RAMP D ON and does age affect safety?

RAMP D ON was built in 1966, making it 60 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.