US Bridges

RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard AVE.INTERCH3589H04 · Structure no. 000000000039335

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
259 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,637
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 67 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 7,637 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,227 by 2032. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 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
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
LocationGirard AVE.INTERCH3589H04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97891, -75.20291
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.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway carry?

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

How long is RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns RAMP#3 on Ramp over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.