US Bridges

Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Bridge STR.INTERCH3481J09 · Structure no. 000000000039406

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,676
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 9,676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,561 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRamp B N.B. on Ram
CrossesTacony Street
LocationBridge STR.INTERCH3481J09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.00856, -75.06936
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,676 (2024)
Projected traffic9,561 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street carry?

About 9,676 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp B N.B. on Ram over Tacony Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.