US Bridges

Interstate 95 (sb) over AMTRAK

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Ashburner Str. 3482K04 · Structure no. 000000000038651

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
496 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69,212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 (sb) over AMTRAK is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 (sb) 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 69,212 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,937 by 2032. The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 (sb)
CrossesAMTRAK
LocationNr.Ashburner Str. 3482K04
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.04321, -75.00322
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length496 ft (151.2 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69,212 (2024)
Projected traffic75,937 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 (sb) 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 (sb) over AMTRAK in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 (sb) over AMTRAK carry?

About 69,212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 (sb) over AMTRAK?

The structure is 496 ft (151.2 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 (sb) over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.