US Bridges

Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100

PoorPosted for load

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · North of PENNA-3 27B10 · Structure no. 000000000015271

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,786 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVictory Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (p&w) Route 100
LocationNorth of PENNA-3 27B10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96405, -75.26194
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2024)
Projected traffic13,786 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100 built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100 carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Victory Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) Route 100?

It is owned by the Railroad.