FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

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.

Poor
20 t Inventory load rating

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

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Pennsylvania bridges
584
Bridges in Philadelphia · 64 in Poor condition
INTERSTATE 95 20.0 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.8
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
20.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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