US Bridges

Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine Street INTCH.3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000039367

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
335 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 10,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,555 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamps G & E
CrossesAMTRAK Private Road
LocationVine Street INTCH.3590A07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.95758, -75.18088
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,530 (2024)
Projected traffic14,555 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road carry?

About 10,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ramps G & E over AMTRAK Private Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.