US Bridges

Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard Ave. Intc. 3591A05 · Structure no. 000000000054623

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
762 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,858 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,147 by 2032. The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp a N.B. on
CrossesGirard Avenue
LocationGirard Ave. Intc. 3591A05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97306, -75.12006
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length762 ft (232.3 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,858 (2024)
Projected traffic13,147 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue carry?

About 14,858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue?

The structure is 762 ft (232.3 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp a N.B. on over Girard Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.