Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Over I-95;TINICUM 44F01 · Structure no. 000000000014993
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 246 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,201
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 45,201 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,172 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps carry?
About 45,201 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Wanamaker Avenue over I-95 and Ramps?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.