US Bridges

Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · BTWN.18th & 19th 28E12 · Structure no. 000000000039119

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1985 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp is a concrete tee beam carrying Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2005. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 222 ft wide.

CarriesCommerce Street
CrossesPenn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp
LocationBTWN.18th & 19th 28E12
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9547, -75.1713
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width222 ft (67.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1985)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2005
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1985 count).

How long is Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 222 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergrnd Ramp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.