MLK drive bridge(C )

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) was awarded a $2,708,000 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 - Highway Planning and Construction) on April 30, 2025. The grant funds the MLK Drive Bridge project, which includes the demolition and removal of the existing deck and barriers, construction of a new 4' wider composite deck, barriers and railing, superstructure and substructure repairs, replacement of the bridge paint, roadway approach work, and other miscellaneous construction. This project aims to rehabilitate and improve the four-span steel box-beam girder bridge located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Additionally, the City of Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services received a sub-award under this grant to support bridge restoration work on the MLK Drive Bridge. As a child entity under the City of Philadelphia, the Office of Homeless Services collaborates with state agencies and local providers to deliver community-focused social services, including efforts related to this infrastructure improvement project.

Project description

The project includes the demolition and removal of the existing deck and barriers of the four span steel box-beam girder (3 spans continuous), and construction of a new 4' wider composite deck, barriers and railing; superstructure and substructure repairs; replacement of the bridge paint; roadway approach work; and other miscellaneous construction, as indicated on the approved drawings included in the bid package for state route 7301, section MLK, in philadelphia county from approximately 275' from west bridge end on MLK drive to approximately 340' from east bridge end on MLK drive/MLK drive ramp B.