US Bridges

Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine ST.I76 Intch 3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000039280

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
797 ft
87 main spans
Daily traffic
62,346
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab is a concrete slab carrying Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 62,346 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,391 by 2032. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp a (I-676 Wb)
CrossesPile Supported Slab
LocationVine ST.I76 Intch 3590A06
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.96256, -75.18319
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans87
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,346 (2012)
Projected traffic78,391 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab carry?

About 62,346 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a (I-676 Wb) over Pile Supported Slab?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.