US Bridges

Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Aramingo Interch. 3481H10 · Structure no. 000000000039393

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 17,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,294 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J Northbound
CrossesOrthodox Pearce Streets
LocationAramingo Interch. 3481H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0034, -75.07706
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,685 (2024)
Projected traffic17,294 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets carry?

About 17,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J Northbound over Orthodox Pearce Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.