US Bridges

Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Chester Pike 43K01 · Structure no. 000000000014910

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike 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 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 47,590 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,991 by 2032. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95(SB)
CrossesChester Pike
LocationChester Pike 43K01
RouteInterstate 95
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86795, -75.33843
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,590 (2024)
Projected traffic61,991 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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(SB) over Chester Pike built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike 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(SB) over Chester Pike carry?

About 47,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95(SB) over Chester Pike?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.