US Bridges

Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Ashburner Str. 3482K04 · Structure no. 000000000038650

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
402 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,116
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 75,116 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,681 by 2032. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95 N.B.
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationNr.Ashburner Str. 3482K04
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04394, -75.00256
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span168 ft (51.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,116 (2024)
Projected traffic78,681 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$9.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK carry?

About 75,116 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 N.B. over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.