US Bridges

Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R.

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N of PA-320 3807-D3 · Structure no. 000000000015449

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
323 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,107
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 2,107 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2039. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMelrose Avenue
CrossesI-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R.
Location.5 MI N of PA-320 3807-D3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.86066, -75.35338
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,107 (2019)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & 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 Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R. carry?

About 2,107 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R.?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Melrose Avenue over I-95; Ramps; & CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.