Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Platt Bridge 3699F08 · Structure no. 000000000038520
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 2,680 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 93,304
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 93,304 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,555 by 2032. The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B carry?
About 93,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B?
The structure is 2,680 ft (816.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Sludge Lagoons & Ramp B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.