US Bridges

Potter Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R.

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 900 N of PA-320 3807-C3 · Structure no. 000000000015446

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
169 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potter Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potter Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2019, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPotter Street
CrossesInterstate 95; CSX R.R.
Location900 N of PA-320 3807-C3
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.85818, -75.35804
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2041
Trucks1%
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 SystemNo

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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$284,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Potter Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Potter Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Potter 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 42 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.