US Bridges

Ramp A-Off over Venango Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Betsy Ross Inter. 3591F03 · Structure no. 000000000039373

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A-Off over Venango Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A-Off over Venango Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,098 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRamp A-Off
CrossesVenango Street
LocationBetsy Ross Inter. 3591F03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.985, -75.09389
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2024)
Projected traffic18,098 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 A-Off over Venango Street built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A-Off over Venango 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp A-Off over Venango Street carry?

About 14,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A-Off over Venango Street?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A-Off over Venango Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.