US Bridges

Southbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Betsy Ross INTERC.3481H10 · Structure no. 000000000039398

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,581 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
17,616
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southbound 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 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 17,616 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,284 by 2032. The structure is 1,581 ft (481.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthbound Coll.Di
CrossesOpen Ground(earth Fill)
LocationBetsy Ross INTERC.3481H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00443, -75.07695
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11 (+13 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,581 ft (481.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,616 (2024)
Projected traffic14,284 by 2032
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Southbound 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 Southbound Coll.Di over Open Ground(earth Fill) carry?

About 17,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 1,581 ft (481.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.