US Bridges

Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Race Street 3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000038570

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80,788
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, 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 80,788 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,282 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 N.B.
CrossesCallowhill Street
LocationNear Race Street 3590H07
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.95665, -75.14075
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.
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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,788 (2023)
Projected traffic96,282 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 N.B. over Callowhill Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.