US Bridges

Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Intersect.Penrose 3699E08 · Structure no. 000000000038712

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,227
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek 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 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 23,227 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,842 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBartram Ave(ramps)
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationIntersect.Penrose 3699E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89222, -75.22222
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,227 (2024)
Projected traffic27,842 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek carry?

About 23,227 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Bartram Ave(ramps) over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.