Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Richmond St. 3591G02 · Structure no. 000000000038611
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 177,086
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane 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 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 166 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane carry?
About 177,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane?
The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Expway. over Wheatsheaf Lane?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.