US Bridges

Ashburner Street over Interstate 95

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Torresdale INTE3482J05 · Structure no. 000000000038647

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,050
1980 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashburner Street over Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashburner Street over Interstate 95 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,409 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAshburner Street
CrossesInterstate 95
LocationNr.Torresdale INTE3482J05
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.03763, -75.01206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,050 (1980)
Projected traffic16,409 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$381,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashburner Street over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashburner Street over Interstate 95 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Ashburner Street over Interstate 95 carry?

About 13,050 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ashburner Street over Interstate 95?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ashburner Street over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.