US Bridges

Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset

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Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Lehigh;sommerset 3591A04 · Structure no. 000000000057427

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
995 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
147,295
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 147,295 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 199,559 by 2032. The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaware Expway.
CrossesLehigh; Conrail;somerset
LocationLehigh;sommerset 3591A04
RouteInterstate 95
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97769, -75.11181
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length995 ft (303.3 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.5 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147,295 (2023)
Projected traffic199,559 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset carry?

About 147,295 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset?

The structure is 995 ft (303.3 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Expway. over Lehigh; Conrail;somerset?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.