US Bridges

Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Roosevelt EXPWY.3479-J09 · Structure no. 000000000039321

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 22,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,965 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamps B and B-1
CrossesNeill Drive
LocationRoosevelt EXPWY.3479-J09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00667, -75.2
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,187 (2024)
Projected traffic22,965 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive carry?

About 22,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps B and B-1 over Neill Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.