US Bridges

Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.S.SELLERS AVE.44C01 · Structure no. 000000000015288

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,739
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,578 by 2032. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStewart Avenue
CrossesInterstate 95
Location.2MI.S.SELLERS AVE.44C01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.87099, -75.32326
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,739 (2023)
Projected traffic21,578 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2022.

How much traffic does Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?

About 13,739 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Avenue over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.