US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Fraley Street

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Bridge St. 3481K09 · Structure no. 000000000038624

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Fraley Street is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Interstate 95 over Fraley Street 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 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesFraley Street
LocationNear Bridge St. 3481K09
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.0099, -75.0643
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width145 ft (44.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,088 (2024)
Projected traffic159,548 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Fraley Street built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 over Fraley Street 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Fraley Street carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Fraley Street?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Fraley Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.