US Bridges

Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R.

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 400FEET N.PA320 3807-C3 · Structure no. 000000000015445

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,323
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 1,323 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2038. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUpland Street
CrossesInterstate 95;CSX R.R.
Location400FEET N.PA320 3807-C3
RouteCity Street 320
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85763, -75.35946
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,323 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R. 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 Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R. carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R.?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Upland Street over Interstate 95;CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.