Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line
PoorClosed to trafficDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 4MILES North US-13 35C12 · Structure no. 000000000015287
- Built
- 1904
- 121 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,659
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 121 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 3,659 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,567 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line built?
It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line carry?
About 3,659 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Sellers Avenue over AMTRAK Main Line?
It is owned by the Railroad.