US Bridges

County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 50 Yards N.-I476 3477E3 · Structure no. 000000000015427

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
1990 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2015. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Line Road
CrossesSEPTA Norristown Hi Spln
Location50 Yards N.-I476 3477E3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0502, -75.3473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (1990)
Projected traffic980 by 2015
Trucks3%
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln 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 County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Line Road over SEPTA Norristown Hi Spln?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.