US Bridges

Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · SCHKILL.EXWY.INTCH3479G09 · Structure no. 000000000039323

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 30,560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,345 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a to I-76
CrossesSchuylkill Expway-Wb
LocationSCHKILL.EXWY.INTCH3479G09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00595, -75.19644
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,560 (2024)
Projected traffic33,345 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb carry?

About 30,560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a to I-76 over Schuylkill Expway-Wb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.