INTERSTATE 95
Carrying INTERSTATE 95 over EARTH FILL & SEWER ACCES
NR.FRANKFORD CREEK3591G01, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: INTERSTATE 95
The INTERSTATE 95 bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries INTERSTATE 95 over EARTH FILL & SEWER ACCES. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1993, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 12 sections, stretching 425.5 meters (1396 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 201,917 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How INTERSTATE 95 compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Last Reconstructed
- 1993
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 425.5 m (1396 ft)
- Deck Width
- 42.2 m (138 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 201,917 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000038616
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
INTERSTATE 95 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare INTERSTATE 95 against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is INTERSTATE 95 inspected?
INTERSTATE 95's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 201,917 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INTERSTATE 95 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining INTERSTATE 95?
INTERSTATE 95 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is INTERSTATE 95 and does age affect safety?
INTERSTATE 95 was built in 1968, making it 58 years old and last reconstructed in 1993.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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