US Bridges

City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Int.West of I-76 3479G09 · Structure no. 000000000038310

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5 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 39,747 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,388 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Line Ave.S.B.
CrossesRamps B and C
LocationInt.West of I-76 3479G09
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01029, -75.208
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,747 (2024)
Projected traffic28,388 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C carry?

About 39,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns City Line Ave.S.B. over Ramps B and C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.