US Bridges

I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Girard Point Brd. 3699J08 · Structure no. 000000000038530

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
5,167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
204,962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 52 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 204,962 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,555 by 2032. The structure is 5,167 ft (1,574.9 m) long and 119 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesI-95DOUBLE Decker
CrossesSchuylkill River RR Road
LocationGirard Point Brd. 3699J08
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.88789, -75.20363
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length5,167 ft (1,574.9 m)
Longest span700 ft (213.4 m)
Deck width119 ft (36.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204,962 (2024)
Projected traffic96,555 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$10.1 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road carry?

About 204,962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road?

The structure is 5,167 ft (1,574.9 m) long with a longest span of 700 ft (213.4 m) and a deck 119 ft wide.

Who owns I-95DOUBLE Decker over Schuylkill River RR Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.