US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Packer Bar 3700F06 · Structure no. 000000000038547

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
619 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 171,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,128 by 2032. The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesPattison Avenue
LocationPacker Bar 3700F06
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90206, -75.15119
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.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length619 ft (188.7 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171,045 (2024)
Projected traffic127,128 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Pattison 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue carry?

About 171,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue?

The structure is 619 ft (188.7 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Pattison Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.