US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback)

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.NORTH LR-132 43J02 · Structure no. 000000000014901

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
218,717
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 218,717 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 175,419 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesBullens Lane (turnback)
Location2MI.NORTH LR-132 43J02
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86442, -75.34812
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating106 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218,717 (2024)
Projected traffic175,419 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Bullens Lane (turnback) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback) 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 Bullens Lane (turnback) carry?

About 218,717 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback)?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Bullens Lane (turnback)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.