US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.N.B.FRANKLIN 3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000038579

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1977, 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 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 66,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,277 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 S.B.
CrossesSpring Garden Street
Location.4MI.N.B.FRANKLIN 3590H07
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96039, -75.14073
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 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 Spring Garden Street built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden 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 February 2023.

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

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

How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden Street?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Spring Garden Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.