US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 0.2 Mi. S. Bleigh 3482E7 · Structure no. 000000000053722

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144,328
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144,328 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 154,618 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesRamp B (cottman Avenue)
Location0.2 Mi. S. Bleigh 3482E7
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.02428, -75.03073
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width142 ft (43.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144,328 (2024)
Projected traffic154,618 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue) built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue) carry?

About 144,328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue)?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Ramp B (cottman Avenue)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.