US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Appr.Girard PT.3700A07 · Structure no. 000000000038535

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,949 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
109,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 109,146 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,593 by 2032. The structure is 1,949 ft (594.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 S.B.
CrossesRooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95
LocationS.Appr.Girard PT.3700A07
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.897, -75.18959
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,949 ft (594.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109,146 (2024)
Projected traffic48,593 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95 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 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95 carry?

About 109,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95?

The structure is 1,949 ft (594.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Rooselt.Pk.Navy YARD;I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.