US Bridges

Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine ST Interch. 3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000039346

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,746
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 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 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 16,746 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,492 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Nv S.B. Off
CrossesSpring Garden Street
LocationVine ST Interch. 3590H07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96062, -75.14089
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,746 (2024)
Projected traffic35,492 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$367,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street carry?

About 16,746 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Nv S.B. Off over Spring Garden Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.