US Bridges

Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.5MI.N.OF US 322 43D05 · Structure no. 000000000014889

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 135,104 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 178,192 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesSEPTA (not Active)
Location1.5MI.N.OF US 322 43D05
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.84871, -75.38204
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135,104 (2024)
Projected traffic178,192 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SEPTA (not Active) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active) carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active)?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over SEPTA (not Active)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.