US Bridges

Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · Haverford Twp. 3477K9 · Structure no. 000000000015420

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1992 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2015. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Lane
CrossesSEPTA Trolley
LocationHaverford Twp. 3477K9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01106, -75.31614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1992)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2015
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$421,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Lane over SEPTA Trolley?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.