US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. N. Tacony 3482C7 · Structure no. 000000000053727

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280,088
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 280,088 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,388 by 2032. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesMagee Avenue
Location1/4 Mi. N. Tacony 3482C7
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates40.01943, -75.04513
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width163 ft (49.7 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280,088 (2024)
Projected traffic159,388 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 over Magee Avenue built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue carry?

About 280,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Magee Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.