US Bridges

Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings;

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East Broad Street 3700C07 · Structure no. 000000000038541

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,001 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
171,045
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings; is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings; in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 53 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 5 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 171,045 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 127,128 by 2032. The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDelaware Expway.
CrossesTerminal Ave;rr Sidings;
LocationEast Broad Street 3700C07
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.89872, -75.17261
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,001 ft (305.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171,045 (2024)
Projected traffic127,128 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$7.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings; built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings; 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings; carry?

About 171,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings;?

The structure is 1,001 ft (305.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Expway. over Terminal Ave;rr Sidings;?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.