US Bridges

Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Aramingo Inter. 3481H10 · Structure no. 000000000039397

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
537 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo 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 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 17,616 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,284 by 2032. The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp M & Ramp K
CrossesOrthodox Pearce Aramingo
LocationAramingo Inter. 3481H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00472, -75.07654
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length537 ft (163.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,616 (2024)
Projected traffic14,284 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo built?

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

What condition is Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo 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 M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo carry?

About 17,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo?

The structure is 537 ft (163.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp M & Ramp K over Orthodox Pearce Aramingo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.