US Bridges

Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard AV.INTERCH.3589J04 · Structure no. 000000000039337

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,317
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive 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 8,753 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp 2 E.B. on Rmp
CrossesLansdowne Drive
LocationGirard AV.INTERCH.3589J04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97646, -75.19731
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.
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 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 length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,317 (2024)
Projected traffic8,753 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$146,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive built?

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

What condition is Ramp 2 E.B. on 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 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive carry?

About 9,317 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp 2 E.B. on Rmp over Lansdowne Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.