US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Callowhill Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Race STREET3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000038572

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Callowhill Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.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 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 66,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,277 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 S.B.
CrossesCallowhill Street
LocationNear Race STREET3590H07
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96333, -75.13889
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,507 (2023)
Projected traffic103,277 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Interstate 95 S.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 July 2023.

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

About 66,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.