Proj Overview

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This project rebuilt and improved Interstate 95 between the Bridge Street and Betsy Ross Bridge interchanges in Philadelphia. PennDOT improved the Betsy Ross Bridge/Aramingo Avenue Interchange, as well as widened and reconstructed I-95 and its bridges from Wheatsheaf Lane to Margaret Street. This 0.8 mile section of I-95 runs through the Betsy Ross Bridge Interchange.

PRECAST SOLUTION

As part of the Betsy Ross Interchange improvements, Northeast Prestressed Products supplied a series of prestressed concrete bulb-tee beams that formed the primary structural components for multiple bridge spans. Manufactured in NPP’s PCI-certified facility, the beams were produced under stringent quality standards to ensure exceptional strength, durability, and dimensional precision.

Utilizing precast prestressed concrete allowed for faster installation and reduced on-site labor, helping maintain project schedules in a high-traffic environment. The bulb-tee design provided efficient load distribution and long-span capability, resulting in a resilient and long-lasting bridge solution. Through its expertise in prestressed fabrication and reliable delivery, NPP played a critical role in enhancing the safety and longevity of this major transportation corridor. This solution is a key example of prestressed concrete’s inherent versatility within the context of infrastructure and transportation solutions.

 

 

Project Team

Owner

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

PCI-Certified Prestressed Producer

Northeast Prestressed Products

Engineer

STV

General Contractor

Driscoll Construction

Richard E. Pierson Construction

Key Project Attributes

  • Year-round indoor fabrication in temperature-controlled environment helped the project meet a demanding schedule
  • Supports over 160,000 vehicles of traffic in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, daily
  • Covers a 0.8 mile section of the interchange

Project/Precast Scope

  • Northeast Prestressed Products provided 175 PCEF Bulb Tees
  • Bulbed tees ranged in size from 33" x 47.5", 33" x 53.5" and 33" x 71.5"
  • Construction began in March of 2015 and was completed in October of 2017.