Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Pennsylvania · 1MI N. I-95 42E08 · Structure no. 000000000015304
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 132 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,499
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 16,499 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,782 by 2032. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?
About 16,499 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Chichester Avenue over CSX Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Railroad.