US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Betw.Jfk & Navy YD3700B07 · Structure no. 000000000038537

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,922 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
204,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 52 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 204,962 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,555 by 2032. The structure is 2,922 ft (890.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesBroad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a
LocationBetw.Jfk & Navy YD3700B07
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89814, -75.18281
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,922 ft (890.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,962 (2024)
Projected traffic96,555 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$22.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a carry?

About 204,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a?

The structure is 2,922 ft (890.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Broad ST.NB&SBI-95RAMP a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.