US Bridges

Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.B Franklin BRG.3590H08 · Structure no. 000000000038568

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
80,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 80,788 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,282 by 2032. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 N.B.
CrossesRace Street&ramp Nfn
LocationNr.B Franklin BRG.3590H08
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9536, -75.14094
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,788 (2023)
Projected traffic96,282 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn 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 Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn carry?

About 80,788 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 N.B. over Race Street&ramp Nfn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.