US Bridges

U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1

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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.N.BROAD Str. 3480J07 · Structure no. 000000000068004

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,731
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,731 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,813 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. 13 (ramp B)
CrossesU.S. 1
Location.5MI.N.BROAD Str. 3480J07
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01944, -75.14611
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,731 (2024)
Projected traffic9,813 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1 carry?

About 11,731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 13 (ramp B) over U.S. 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.