US Bridges

I-95 over E Columbia Avenue

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Girard Avenue 3590K06 · Structure no. 000000000056729

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over E Columbia Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying I-95 over E Columbia Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 147,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,559 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 148 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI-95
CrossesE Columbia Avenue
LocationNr.Girard Avenue 3590K06
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96835, -75.12947
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width148 ft (45.1 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,295 (2023)
Projected traffic199,559 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-95 over E Columbia Avenue built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over E Columbia 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-95 over E Columbia Avenue carry?

About 147,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over E Columbia Avenue?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.

Who owns I-95 over E Columbia Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.