US Bridges

Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Walt Whitman BRGE.3700F06 · Structure no. 000000000039311

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,192 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
21,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 21,087 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,680 by 2032. The structure is 2,192 ft (668.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp J N.B. Off
CrossesInterstate 95;FRONT St.
LocationWalt Whitman BRGE.3700F06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90755, -75.15022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,192 ft (668.1 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,087 (2024)
Projected traffic15,680 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St. carry?

About 21,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St.?

The structure is 2,192 ft (668.1 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp J N.B. Off over Interstate 95;FRONT St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.