US Bridges

I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads

Fair

Beaver County, Pennsylvania · City of Camden · Structure no. 000000000039265

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Suspension
Steel
Length
8,170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
106,761
2024 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads is a steel suspension carrying I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 99 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 106,761 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,268 by 2044. The structure is 8,170 ft (2,490.2 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI676 US30 Patco
CrossesDel Riv I-95 Rr&roads
LocationCity of Camden
RouteInterstate 676
Coordinates39.95376, -75.14068
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSuspension
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3 (+87 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length8,170 ft (2,490.2 m)
Longest span1,750 ft (533.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106,761 (2024)
Projected traffic130,268 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$26.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads carry?

About 106,761 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads?

The structure is 8,170 ft (2,490.2 m) long with a longest span of 1,750 ft (533.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I676 US30 Patco over Del Riv I-95 Rr&roads?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.