US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Barry Bridge Ramps 43C05 · Structure no. 000000000014886

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
578 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
135,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 5 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 135,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,192 by 2032. The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesRamp E &ramp F to Barry
LocationBarry Bridge Ramps 43C05
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.84703, -75.38747
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length578 ft (176.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,104 (2024)
Projected traffic178,192 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry 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 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry carry?

About 135,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry?

The structure is 578 ft (176.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Ramp E &ramp F to Barry?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.