US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.N.SPRG.GARD. 3590H07 · Structure no. 000000000038580

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
66,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 66,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,277 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 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.
CrossesFairmount Avenue
Location.1MI.N.SPRG.GARD. 3590H07
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96169, -75.14022
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 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$147,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Fairmount Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.