US Bridges

Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Betsy Ross INTERCH3591G02 · Structure no. 000000000039376

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

About this bridge

Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,098 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a Off Ramp NB
CrossesWheatsheaf Lane
LocationBetsy Ross INTERCH3591G02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99178, -75.08549
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2024)
Projected traffic18,098 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$339,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane built?

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

What condition is Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane carry?

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

How long is Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a Off Ramp NB over Wheatsheaf Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.