US Bridges

I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Passyunk Ave Ovpas 37B05 · Structure no. 000000000039181

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
619 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
23,768
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 23,768 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,001 by 2042. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76 (wb)
CrossesPassyunk Ave;vare Ave
LocationPassyunk Ave Ovpas 37B05
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92139, -75.18944
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length619 ft (188.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,768 (2022)
Projected traffic29,001 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare 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 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave carry?

About 23,768 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave?

The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 (wb) over Passyunk Ave;vare Ave?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.