US Bridges

Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Philadelphia 3483A03 · Structure no. 000000000038794

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,365
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 14,365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,051 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLinden Avenue
CrossesInterstate 95;RAMP G
LocationPhiladelphia 3483A03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04871, -74.99803
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,365 (2024)
Projected traffic20,051 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$836,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G carry?

About 14,365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Linden Avenue over Interstate 95;RAMP G?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.