US Bridges

Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Of Allegheny Av 3591E03 · Structure no. 000000000038603

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,707 ft
26 main spans
Daily traffic
177,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 177,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,978 by 2032. The structure is 1,707 ft (520.3 m) long and 137 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaware Expway.
CrossesWestmoreland;tioga Strs.
LocationN.Of Allegheny Av 3591E03
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98303, -75.09844
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans26
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,707 ft (520.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width137 ft (41.9 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,086 (2024)
Projected traffic171,978 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs. carry?

About 177,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs.?

The structure is 1,707 ft (520.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 137 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Expway. over Westmoreland;tioga Strs.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.