US Bridges

Ramp Ll over Open Ground

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Airport Intercha 3698J10 · Structure no. 000000000041481

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,865
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Ll over Open Ground is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp Ll over Open Ground in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6,865 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,745 by 2032. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRamp Ll
CrossesOpen Ground
LocationAirport Intercha 3698J10
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.87707, -75.25642
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,865 (2024)
Projected traffic5,745 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp Ll over Open Ground built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Ll over Open Ground 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp Ll over Open Ground carry?

About 6,865 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ramp Ll over Open Ground?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp Ll over Open Ground?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.