Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · East Broad Street 3700D07 · Structure no. 000000000038542
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 5,191 ft
- 67 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 171,045
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad 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 5,191 ft (1,582.2 m) long and 109 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
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Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad carry?
About 171,045 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 5,191 ft (1,582.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Expway. over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.