Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Castor Ave. 3591G02 · Structure no. 000000000038609
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 128 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177,086
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Richmond 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 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 177,086 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,978 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street carry?
About 177,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Expway. over Richmond Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.