US Bridges

Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.S.OF US-13 35K08 · Structure no. 000000000015247

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,720
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,698 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSharon Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK (main Line)
Location.3MI.S.OF US-13 35K08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9042, -75.2708
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,720 (2024)
Projected traffic10,698 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
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 Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) carry?

About 8,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sharon Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.