Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3)
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.NORTH PA.320 34E08 · Structure no. 000000000014948
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,427
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,427 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,101 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3) built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3) carry?
About 8,427 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3)?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Providence Road over SEPTA (west Chester R3)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.