US Bridges

Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Eddystone 3807 F04 · Structure no. 000000000014957

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,523
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 14,523 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,989 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIndustrial Avenue
CrossesEddystone Avenue
LocationEddystone 3807 F04
RouteState Highway 291
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85613, -75.3429
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,523 (2023)
Projected traffic27,989 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue carry?

About 14,523 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Avenue over Eddystone Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.