US Bridges

Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Walt Whitman Brg. 3700F05 · Structure no. 000000000039320

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,095 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
21,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 21,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,512 by 2032. The structure is 2,095 ft (638.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp A-De
CrossesInterstate 95;FRONT St.
LocationWalt Whitman Brg. 3700F05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91055, -75.14986
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.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,095 ft (638.6 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,350 (2024)
Projected traffic8,512 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp A-De 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St. carry?

About 21,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St.?

The structure is 2,095 ft (638.6 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp A-De over Interstate 95;FRONT St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.