US Bridges

I-76 (eb) over Moyamensing Ave;ramp N

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Moyamensing Ovpass 37D06 · Structure no. 000000000039182

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
914 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
25,707
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76 (eb) over Moyamensing Ave;ramp N is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 (eb) over Moyamensing Ave;ramp N 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 25,707 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,367 by 2042. The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-76 (eb)
CrossesMoyamensing Ave;ramp N
LocationMoyamensing Ovpass 37D06
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.91333, -75.1825
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 rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length914 ft (278.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,707 (2022)
Projected traffic31,367 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 Moyamensing Ave;ramp N 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 Moyamensing Ave;ramp N 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 Moyamensing Ave;ramp N carry?

About 25,707 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-76 (eb) over Moyamensing Ave;ramp N?

The structure is 914 ft (278.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-76 (eb) over Moyamensing Ave;ramp N?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.