US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St.

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Wakelin ST 3481J09 · Structure no. 000000000038621

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
987 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 280,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,548 by 2032. The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesTacony St.And Bridge St.
LocationNr.Wakelin ST 3481J09
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.00769, -75.0718
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length987 ft (300.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.7 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St. carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St.?

The structure is 987 ft (300.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Tacony St.And Bridge St.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.