US Bridges

Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Phila.Art Museum 3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000038973

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,874
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 60 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 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 9,874 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Garden St.
CrossesWest River Drive Ramp
LocationPhila.Art Museum 3590A06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96388, -75.1809
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,874 (2024)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp carry?

About 9,874 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Garden St. over West River Drive Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.