US Bridges

Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Walnut to 76EB 3590 A08 · Structure no. 000000000039369

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
881 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
9,131
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955, 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 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 9,131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,382 by 2032. The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp B on Ramp
CrossesDirt and Fill
LocationWalnut to 76EB 3590 A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95111, -75.18306
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length881 ft (268.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,131 (2024)
Projected traffic11,382 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill built?

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

What condition is Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill 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 B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill carry?

About 9,131 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill?

The structure is 881 ft (268.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B on Ramp over Dirt and Fill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.