Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w)
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · S.Baltimore Pike 34B06 · Structure no. 000000000015323
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,451
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 107 years old, older 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 2,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,735 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w) built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w) 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w) carry?
About 2,451 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w)?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Orange Street over SEPTA (p&w)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.