US Bridges

Chestnut Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R.

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI N of PA-320 3807-D3 · Structure no. 000000000015448

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chestnut Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chestnut Street over Interstate 95; CSX R.R. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2041. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesInterstate 95; CSX R.R.
Location.3 MI N of PA-320 3807-D3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.85944, -75.35567
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$116,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.