US Bridges

Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Ben Franklin INTER3590H08 · Structure no. 000000000039340

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
826 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
49,147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 49,147 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,127 by 2032. The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp Sv & Ramp Vs
CrossesRace St.;ramp Nfn
LocationBen Franklin INTER3590H08
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95278, -75.14111
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length826 ft (251.8 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,147 (2024)
Projected traffic53,127 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn carry?

About 49,147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn?

The structure is 826 ft (251.8 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Sv & Ramp Vs over Race St.;ramp Nfn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.