US Bridges

Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.S. Ridley Ck. 43G03 · Structure no. 000000000014964

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,794
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 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 1,794 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,341 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Street(nb)
CrossesCSX & Interstate 95
Location.7MI.S. Ridley Ck. 43G03
RouteState Highway 320
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85707, -75.36077
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,794 (2024)
Projected traffic3,341 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95 carry?

About 1,794 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Street(nb) over CSX & Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.