I-76 over Broad Street
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Broad ST Overpass 37E06 · Structure no. 000000000039186
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 302 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80,588
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
I-76 over Broad Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-76 over Broad Street 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 80,588 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,333 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-76 over Broad Street built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is I-76 over Broad Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does I-76 over Broad Street carry?
About 80,588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-76 over Broad Street?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns I-76 over Broad Street?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.