US Bridges

I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut ST.INTER.3807D03 · Structure no. 000000000015478

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,079
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, 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 6,079 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,570 by 2032. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-95 Ramp E
CrossesRamp to Chestnut Street
LocationChestnut ST.INTER.3807D03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.85986, -75.35453
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,079 (2024)
Projected traffic8,570 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street carry?

About 6,079 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 Ramp E over Ramp to Chestnut Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.