US Bridges

I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Passyunk Overpass 37B05 · Structure no. 000000000039180

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
361 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,524
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 21,524 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,263 by 2042. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76 (eb)
Crosses26th St;passyunk Ave
LocationPassyunk Overpass 37B05
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9217, -75.19083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,524 (2022)
Projected traffic26,263 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave carry?

About 21,524 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 (eb) over 26th St;passyunk Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.