US Bridges

Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Platt Bridge 3699D08 · Structure no. 000000000039092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 46,320 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,386 by 2032. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRelocated Penrose
CrossesRamp V Off to Platt Brdg
LocationN.Platt Bridge 3699D08
RouteState Highway 291
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89108, -75.22897
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,320 (2024)
Projected traffic33,386 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg carry?

About 46,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Relocated Penrose over Ramp V Off to Platt Brdg?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.