Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Luzerne St. 3591G01 · Structure no. 000000000038615
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177,086
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, 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 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 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 148 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Frankford Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek carry?
About 177,086 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 148 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Expway. over Frankford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.