US Bridges

Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Of Lehigh Ave. 3591C04 · Structure no. 000000000057457

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
579 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66,507
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66,507 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,277 by 2032. The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesInterstate 95 (sb)
CrossesCambria Street
LocationN.Of Lehigh Ave. 3591C04
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.97871, -75.11004
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length579 ft (176.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66,507 (2023)
Projected traffic103,277 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Cambria Street built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street 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 July 2023.

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

About 66,507 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street?

The structure is 579 ft (176.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 (sb) over Cambria Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.