US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Frankford CREEK3591G01 · Structure no. 000000000038616

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,396 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
225,137
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 57 years old, older 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 225,137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 170,570 by 2032. The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesEarth Fill & Sewer Acces
LocationNr.Frankford CREEK3591G01
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.99903, -75.08055
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12 (+56 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,396 ft (425.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.2 m)
Roadway width134 ft (40.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225,137 (2024)
Projected traffic170,570 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$10.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces carry?

About 225,137 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces?

The structure is 1,396 ft (425.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Earth Fill & Sewer Acces?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.