US Bridges

Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .4MI.SOUTH US-13 36A07 · Structure no. 000000000015243

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
156 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,088
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 10,088 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,895 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCalcon Hook Road
CrossesAMTRAK
Location.4MI.SOUTH US-13 36A07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9071, -75.2658
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,088 (2023)
Projected traffic15,895 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
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 Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK carry?

About 10,088 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Calcon Hook Road over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Railroad.