Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd.
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Chester Township 43B06 · Structure no. 000000000015336
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 396 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,206
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 years old, older 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 6,206 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,311 by 2032. The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd. 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd. carry?
About 6,206 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd.?
The structure is 396 ft (120.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Engle Street over Interstate 95;BETHEL Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.