US Bridges

Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Roosevelt BLVD.INT3479J10 · Structure no. 000000000039325

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,781
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 31,781 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,494 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp D to I-76 EB
CrossesSchuylkill Exwy W.B.
LocationRoosevelt BLVD.INT3479J10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00464, -75.19497
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,781 (2024)
Projected traffic33,494 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$335,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B. 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 D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B. carry?

About 31,781 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B.?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D to I-76 EB over Schuylkill Exwy W.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.