US Bridges

I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Ramp K-L 37D06 · Structure no. 000000000039185

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,937
2022 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 6,937 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,464 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-76(RMPS K & L)
CrossesPacker Avenue
LocationRamp K-L 37D06
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91194, -75.17389
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,937 (2022)
Projected traffic8,464 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue 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(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue carry?

About 6,937 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-76(RMPS K & L) over Packer Avenue?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.