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Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Church Lane 36B01 · Structure no. 000000000014845

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 14,498 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,183 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Lane
CrossesSEPTA Fairview Railrd Av
LocationChurch Lane 36B01
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9396, -75.25645
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,498 (2024)
Projected traffic16,183 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av carry?

About 14,498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Church Lane over SEPTA Fairview Railrd Av?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.