US Bridges

Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · I-76 at Vine St. 3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000038488

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64,736
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 64,736 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,631 by 2032. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Exwy.Wb
CrossesRamp a and Ramp B
LocationI-76 at Vine St. 3590A07
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96048, -75.18136
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span167 ft (50.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64,736 (2023)
Projected traffic91,631 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and 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 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B carry?

About 64,736 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 167 ft (50.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Exwy.Wb over Ramp a and Ramp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.