US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Platt Bridge 3699E08 · Structure no. 000000000038517

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,554 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
93,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C 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 93,304 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,555 by 2032. The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 S.B.
CrossesPenrose Ave/Trib Mingo C
LocationN.Platt Bridge 3699E08
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89222, -75.22391
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,554 ft (473.7 m)
Longest span234 ft (71.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.6 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,304 (2024)
Projected traffic58,555 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C 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 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C carry?

About 93,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C?

The structure is 1,554 ft (473.7 m) long with a longest span of 234 ft (71.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Penrose Ave/Trib Mingo C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.