US Bridges

Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Haverford Township 26J08 · Structure no. 000000000014809

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,899
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 90 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,899 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,237 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesSEPTA (p&w)
LocationHaverford Township 26J08
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97453, -75.28133
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,899 (2024)
Projected traffic32,237 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w) built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w) carry?

About 27,899 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over SEPTA (p&w)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.