US Bridges

Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · South Mcdade Blvd. 35K07 · Structure no. 000000000015248

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,057
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 10,057 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,439 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClifton Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationSouth Mcdade Blvd. 35K07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90982, -75.27607
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,057 (2024)
Projected traffic12,439 by 2032
Trucks4%
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

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 Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 10,057 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Clifton Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.