US Bridges

Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard Interch. 3591A05 · Structure no. 000000000057434

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,404
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,404 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,326 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRamp D-S.B. on
CrossesSpur a SEPTA Girard Rp B
LocationGirard Interch. 3591A05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.97189, -75.12389
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,404 (2024)
Projected traffic16,326 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B carry?

About 16,404 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp D-S.B. on over Spur a SEPTA Girard Rp B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.