US Bridges

Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Broad STR.INTERCH.3700B07 · Structure no. 000000000039308

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,283
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,283 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,167 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp B Northbound
CrossesProposed Subway Tunnel
LocationBroad STR.INTERCH.3700B07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.89889, -75.17389
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,283 (2024)
Projected traffic9,167 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel carry?

About 9,283 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B Northbound over Proposed Subway Tunnel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.