US Bridges

Ramp B over US 291; Local Road

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Commodore Barry Bridge · Structure no. 000000000045385

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,479 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B over US 291; Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B over US 291; Local Road in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 6,122 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 1,479 ft (450.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B
CrossesUS 291; Local Road
LocationCommodore Barry Bridge
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.83594, -75.37615
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,479 ft (450.8 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,122 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Ramp B over US 291; Local Road built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B over US 291; Local Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B over US 291; Local Road carry?

About 6,122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B over US 291; Local Road?

The structure is 1,479 ft (450.8 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B over US 291; Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.