US Bridges

Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Cumberland ST3590K05 · Structure no. 000000000057499

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
739 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 739 ft (225.2 m) long and 141 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesInterstate 95
CrossesGirard Avenue
LocationNear Cumberland ST3590K05
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97298, -75.12048
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length739 ft (225.2 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width141 ft (43 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 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 Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interstate 95 over Girard 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue carry?

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

How long is Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue?

The structure is 739 ft (225.2 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 141 ft wide.

Who owns Interstate 95 over Girard Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.