Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mile N Lewis ST 29J6 · Structure no. 000000000052873
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,555
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,555 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek carry?
About 5,555 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Delaware Avenue over Frankford Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.