US Bridges

Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Broad St. Inter. 3700B07 · Structure no. 000000000039304

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
786 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,358
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill 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 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 8,358 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,507 by 2032. The structure is 786 ft (239.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a N.B. Off
CrossesOpen Field Earth Fill
LocationBroad St. Inter. 3700B07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89865, -75.17856
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length786 ft (239.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,358 (2024)
Projected traffic11,507 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill built?

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

What condition is Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill 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 Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill carry?

About 8,358 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill?

The structure is 786 ft (239.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a N.B. Off over Open Field Earth Fill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.