US Bridges

RAMP#3 on Ramp over Lansdowne Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard AVE.INTERCH3589J04 · Structure no. 000000000039334

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP#3 on Ramp over Lansdowne Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RAMP#3 on Ramp 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 6 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 7,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,227 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRAMP#3 on Ramp
CrossesLansdowne Drive
LocationGirard AVE.INTERCH3589J04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97612, -75.19973
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,637 (2024)
Projected traffic5,227 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$126,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RAMP#3 on Ramp 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#3 on Ramp 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#3 on Ramp over Lansdowne Drive carry?

About 7,637 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is RAMP#3 on Ramp over Lansdowne Drive?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RAMP#3 on Ramp over Lansdowne Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.