DELAWARE EXPWAY.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. in Near Tioga Street 3591f03, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania received a condition grade of C (54/100). Built in 1965, the bridge carries 177K vehicles daily on DELAWARE EXPWAY. over Venango Street. It is classified as structurally deficient.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. carries a C on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 54/100. Component ratings sit in the middle of the FHWA NBI distribution; rehabilitation programming is likely on the owning agency’s medium-term horizon.
The bridge was built in 1965 and is now 61 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. DELAWARE EXPWAY. carries an average daily traffic count of 177,086 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Venango Street. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
DELAWARE EXPWAY. is a 61-year-old bridge located Near Tioga Street 3591f03 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries DELAWARE EXPWAY. over Venango Street with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 177K vehicles per day. Built in 1965, the structure spans 19.2 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of C (54/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 4/9 (poor), superstructure 6/9 (fair), and substructure 6/9 (fair). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
DELAWARE EXPWAY. has a Condition Score of 54/100 (Grade C). Its deck is rated 4/9, superstructure 6/9, and substructure 6/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. carries approximately 177K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 19.2 meters long and located on DELAWARE EXPWAY. in Near Tioga Street 3591f03, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
Yes, DELAWARE EXPWAY. is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. is located Near Tioga Street 3591f03 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. The bridge carries DELAWARE EXPWAY. over Venango Street. Its coordinates are 39.986686, -75.091203. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
DELAWARE EXPWAY. carries DELAWARE EXPWAY. over Venango Street. The bridge is 19.2 meters long and was built in 1965.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.