RAMP#4 to 34th St. over Schuylkill Expressway
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 34th and Girard 3589J05 · Structure no. 000000000039336
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 636 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,317
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
RAMP#4 to 34th St. over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RAMP#4 to 34th St. 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 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 9,317 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,333 by 2032. The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was RAMP#4 to 34th St. 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#4 to 34th St. 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#4 to 34th St. over Schuylkill Expressway carry?
About 9,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is RAMP#4 to 34th St. over Schuylkill Expressway?
The structure is 636 ft (193.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns RAMP#4 to 34th St. over Schuylkill Expressway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.