Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MILE West of I-95 42J06 · Structure no. 000000000014988
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 242 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,167
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3 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 32,167 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,103 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad carry?
About 32,167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Conchester Highway over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.