US Bridges

Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 76WB Rmp.Chestnut 3590A09 · Structure no. 000000000039368

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
425 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
13,118
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 70 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 13,118 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,810 by 2032. The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp a Off Ramp
CrossesSchuylkill River Bank
Location76WB Rmp.Chestnut 3590A09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.9525, -75.18194
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length425 ft (129.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,118 (2024)
Projected traffic8,810 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ramp a Off Ramp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank carry?

About 13,118 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank?

The structure is 425 ft (129.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a Off Ramp over Schuylkill River Bank?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.