Girard Point Bridge Improvement Project
Project Location
Overview
The I-95 Girard Point Bridge is a double-decked bridge that is nearly a mile long (5,183 feet) and was built in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The purpose of this project is to ensure that this essential transportation facility for the Philadelphia metropolitan region continues to provide a safe and reliable crossing over the Schuylkill River. The project is intended to keep the bridge and approach structures in sound structural condition, enhance safety, and provide a smoother driving experience.
I-95 crosses over state and local highways as well as the Schuylkill River and carries an average of 148,500 vehicles per day, about 6 percent of which is truck traffic.
Improvements to the main Girard Point Bridge and the nineteen (19) approach structures will be completed in phases. The Phase 1 project (95-GP1) will address the rehabilitation of ten (10) out of the total twenty (20) structures. These are located between Enterprise Avenue and Broad Street in Philadelphia and include the main Girard Point Bridge. The scope of work includes:
- Rehabilitating the bridge deck including the application of a Polyester Polymer Concrete overlay and improving deck joints;
- Replacing the bridge parapets (barriers);
- Selective rehabilitation of the steel superstructure and painting of steel;
- Selective rehabilitation of substructure concrete;
- Replacement of the drainage system; and
- Improvements to the lighting system.
- Pier protection will be installed for the main Girard Point Bridge pier which is in the Schuylkill River.
The remaining ten (10) structures will be repaired under Phase 2 of the project. The scope of work for Phase 3 will be the painting of the main Girard Point Bridge. The proposed start of work for these phases is not determined at this time.