US Bridges

Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S. of Platt Brg. 3699E08 · Structure no. 000000000038713

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
26,396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26,396 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,255 by 2032. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp U from Platt
CrossesRelocated Bartram Avenue
LocationS. of Platt Brg. 3699E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89279, -75.22422
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,396 (2024)
Projected traffic21,255 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue carry?

About 26,396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp U from Platt over Relocated Bartram Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.