Pennell Road over SEPTA
PoorDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Glen Riddle Sta. 33F09 · Structure no. 000000000015014
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,407
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pennell Road over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennell Road over SEPTA in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 11,407 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,559 by 2032. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pennell Road over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pennell Road over SEPTA 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Pennell Road over SEPTA carry?
About 11,407 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Pennell Road over SEPTA?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Pennell Road over SEPTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.