US Bridges

Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Vine St.Inch. 3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039364

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
1,012 ft
43 main spans
Daily traffic
18,036
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 69 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 18,036 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,280 by 2032. The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRamp J(76)TO 676EB
CrossesSchuylkill River Bank
LocationNr.Vine St.Inch. 3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.9576, -75.18
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans43
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,012 ft (308.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,036 (2024)
Projected traffic24,280 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank 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 2022.

How much traffic does Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank carry?

About 18,036 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank?

The structure is 1,012 ft (308.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J(76)TO 676EB over Schuylkill River Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.