Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .9MI.N.DELAWARE 42F09 · Structure no. 000000000015306
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,764 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?
About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Ball Avenue over Interstate 95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.