US Bridges

Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Phila.Airport 3699B09 · Structure no. 000000000039441

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
629 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,778
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 24,778 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,437 by 2032. The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp F & J(nb. On)
CrossesPenrose Ave. & Ramp
LocationN.Phila.Airport 3699B09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.88509, -75.24183
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length629 ft (191.7 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,778 (2024)
Projected traffic9,437 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp carry?

About 24,778 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp?

The structure is 629 ft (191.7 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp F & J(nb. On) over Penrose Ave. & Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.