US Bridges

Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Broad St.Interch. 3700C07 · Structure no. 000000000038718

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 8,061 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,752 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D S.B. Off
CrossesTerminal Avenue
LocationBroad St.Interch. 3700C07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89889, -75.17333
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.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,061 (2024)
Projected traffic7,752 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue carry?

About 8,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D S.B. Off over Terminal Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.