US Bridges

Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Girard Pt.Brg. 3699C08 · Structure no. 000000000038711

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,869
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 14,869 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp C-D West S.B.
CrossesIsland Avenue
LocationS.Girard Pt.Brg. 3699C08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.8929, -75.23479
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,869 (2024)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue carry?

About 14,869 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp C-D West S.B. over Island Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.