US Bridges

Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Upper Chichester 42H08 · Structure no. 000000000014867

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,831
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 59 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 54,831 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,593 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 (nb)
CrossesMarket Street
LocationUpper Chichester 42H08
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.83377, -75.42422
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,831 (2024)
Projected traffic95,593 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street carry?

About 54,831 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 (nb) over Market Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.