US Bridges

Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Broad St.Interch. 3700C07 · Structure no. 000000000038719

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,061
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension 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 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp D S.B. Off
CrossesFuture Subway Extension
LocationBroad St.Interch. 3700C07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.89911, -75.17301
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,061 (2024)
Projected traffic7,752 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension built?

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

What condition is Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension 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 Future Subway Extension carry?

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

How long is Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D S.B. Off over Future Subway Extension?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.