US Bridges

Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of State Road 19J10 · Structure no. 000000000039238

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
1981 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, 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 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,600 by 2001. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAshburner Street
CrossesDelaware Expy (I-95)
LocationW of State Road 19J10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03688, -75.01167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (1981)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2001
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$781,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95) built?

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

What condition is Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95) carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95)?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Ashburner Street over Delaware Expy (I-95)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.