US Bridges

Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Ramp B Comm Barry 43D06 · Structure no. 000000000015450

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,555
2009 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,555 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,558 by 2029. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp B Comm Barry
CrossesSeventh Street
LocationRamp B Comm Barry 43D06
Coordinates39.84, -75.38333
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,555 (2009)
Projected traffic5,558 by 2029
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street carry?

About 4,555 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B Comm Barry over Seventh Street?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.