US Bridges

Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95

Poor

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1.1MI.N.DELAWARE 42F08 · Structure no. 000000000015303

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,959
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 16,959 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,172 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesChichester Avenue
CrossesInterstate 95
Location1.1MI.N.DELAWARE 42F08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.82871, -75.43251
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,959 (2024)
Projected traffic27,172 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95 carry?

About 16,959 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Chichester Avenue over Interstate 95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.