FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Commerce Street

Carrying Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergr'nd Ramp

BTWN.18TH & 19TH 28E12, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: Commerce Street

The Commerce Street bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries Commerce Street over Penn Ctr Undergr'nd Ramp. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Commerce Street compares

584
Bridges in Philadelphia · 64 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Overall Condition
Unrated

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Material
Concrete
Structure Number
000000000039119

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Commerce Street is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Commerce Street against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Commerce Street?

Commerce Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Commerce Street inspected?

Commerce Street's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Commerce Street is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Commerce Street?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for Commerce Street.

Who is responsible for maintaining Commerce Street?

Ownership is not specified for Commerce Street in the NBI.

How old is Commerce Street and does age affect safety?

Commerce Street was built in 1957, making it 69 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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