US Bridges

Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Grant Avenue 3483C02 · Structure no. 000000000038656

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67,502
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av 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 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 67,502 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,639 by 2032. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 S.B.
CrossesPoquessing CR & Grant Av
LocationNr.Grant Avenue 3483C02
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.0554, -74.98471
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,502 (2024)
Projected traffic77,639 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$379,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av built?

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

What condition is Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av 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 2024.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av carry?

About 67,502 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 S.B. over Poquessing CR & Grant Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.