US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · City of Chester 43E04 · Structure no. 000000000014892

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesKerlin Street
LocationCity of Chester 43E04
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.85176, -75.37375
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width94 ft (28.7 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 Kerlin Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Kerlin 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Kerlin Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.