US Bridges

Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Betsy Ross Iterc. 3481H10 · Structure no. 000000000039391

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,178 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,685
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,685 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,294 by 2032. The structure is 1,178 ft (359.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNorthbound Coll.Di
CrossesOpen Ground(earth Fill)
LocationBetsy Ross Iterc. 3481H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00208, -75.07799
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 inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,178 ft (359.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,685 (2024)
Projected traffic17,294 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) carry?

About 17,685 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill)?

The structure is 1,178 ft (359.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Northbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.