US Bridges

Delaware Expway. over Venango Street

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Tioga Street 3591F03 · Structure no. 000000000038604

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
177,086
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Expway. over Venango Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Venango Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 177,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,978 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDelaware Expway.
CrossesVenango Street
LocationNear Tioga Street 3591F03
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates39.98669, -75.0912
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.5 m)
Roadway width116 ft (35.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177,086 (2024)
Projected traffic171,978 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Expway. over Venango Street built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Expway. over Venango Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Venango Street carry?

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

How long is Delaware Expway. over Venango Street?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Expway. over Venango Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.