US Bridges

Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.S.PENNA.452 42G08 · Structure no. 000000000014865

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 58 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55,212 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,386 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95(NB)
CrossesMarcus Hook Creek
Location.3MI.S.PENNA.452 42G08
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.83107, -75.42839
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,212 (2024)
Projected traffic68,386 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek carry?

About 55,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95(NB) over Marcus Hook Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.