US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Queen Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Penns LAND.3700G01 · Structure no. 000000000038560

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91,411
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Queen Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Queen Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 91,411 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 101,093 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesQueen Street
LocationNear Penns LAND.3700G01
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.93601, -75.14447
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width149 ft (45.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91,411 (2024)
Projected traffic101,093 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Queen Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Queen Street 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Queen Street carry?

About 91,411 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Queen Street?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Queen Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.