Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · Lowrys Lane 3477G6 · Structure no. 000000000015425
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 1992 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2015. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line 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 Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Lowrys Lane over SEPTA High Speed Line?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the Unknown.