US Bridges

Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Girard Pt.Brg. 3699C08 · Structure no. 000000000038510

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 35,370 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,033 by 2032. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 N.B.
CrossesIsland Avenue
LocationS.Girard Pt.Brg. 3699C08
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89235, -75.23518
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,370 (2024)
Projected traffic43,033 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$288,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue carry?

About 35,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 N.B. over Island Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.