Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line
GoodDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Ridley Park Bor. 35C12 · Structure no. 000000000015278
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,063
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 9,063 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,515 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swarthmore 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line carry?
About 9,063 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Swarthmore Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.