US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Chester Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Boro of Upland 43F04 · Structure no. 000000000014893

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Chester Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Chester Creek in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 60 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 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesChester Creek
LocationBoro of Upland 43F04
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.8527, -75.37143
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 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 structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Chester Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Chester 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Chester Creek carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Chester Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Chester Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.