US Bridges

Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Neil Drive 3479J10 · Structure no. 000000000038450

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
59,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 53 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 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 59,320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,094 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSchuylkill Exwy.Eb
CrossesL.R.67058 Ramp B
LocationNear Neil Drive 3479J10
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.00557, -75.19693
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,320 (2024)
Projected traffic74,094 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B carry?

About 59,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over L.R.67058 Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.