US Bridges

Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Phila.Navy Yard 3700B07 · Structure no. 000000000038889

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,772
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,772 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,222 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 215 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroad Street S.B.
CrossesI-95 Ramp a & Ramp C
LocationN.Phila.Navy Yard 3700B07
RouteState Highway 611
Coordinates39.90021, -75.17529
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width215 ft (65.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,772 (2024)
Projected traffic15,222 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C carry?

About 10,772 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 215 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street S.B. over I-95 Ramp a & Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.