US Bridges

Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Walt Whitman BRG.3700F05 · Structure no. 000000000039316

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,669
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 51 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 21,669 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,237 by 2032. The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp D-De S.B.Off
CrossesFront Street Ramp E-De
LocationWalt Whitman BRG.3700F05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.91103, -75.15056
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,189 ft (362.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,669 (2024)
Projected traffic22,237 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De carry?

About 21,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De?

The structure is 1,189 ft (362.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D-De S.B.Off over Front Street Ramp E-De?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.