US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Levick Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Tacony Palmyra 3482C08 · Structure no. 000000000038631

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Levick Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Levick Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 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 6 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 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesLevick Street
LocationNr.Tacony Palmyra 3482C08
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.01773, -75.04854
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 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 and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 over Levick Street built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Levick 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Levick Street carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Levick Street?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Levick Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.