US Bridges

RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard Ave.Intch. 3589J04 · Structure no. 000000000039333

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,038 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRAMP#1 EB Off Rmp.
CrossesLansdowne Drive
LocationGirard Ave.Intch. 3589J04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97648, -75.19876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2024)
Projected traffic6,038 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$137,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns RAMP#1 EB Off Rmp. over Lansdowne Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.