US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Bermuda Street 3481H10 · Structure no. 000000000038617

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
931 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 59 years old, older 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 280,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,548 by 2032. The structure is 931 ft (283.8 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesOrthodox-Pearce Street
LocationNr.Bermuda Street 3481H10
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.00278, -75.07776
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length931 ft (283.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width128 ft (39 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,088 (2024)
Projected traffic159,548 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street carry?

About 280,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street?

The structure is 931 ft (283.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Orthodox-Pearce Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.