US Bridges

Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.S.BEN FRKN.BR.3590H9 · Structure no. 000000000039275

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
747 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 5 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 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2000. The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarket Street West
CrossesI-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd
Location.3MI.S.BEN FRKN.BR.3590H9
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.94989, -75.14178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length747 ft (227.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2024)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2000
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd?

The structure is 747 ft (227.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street West over I-95 Ramps Columbus Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.