US Bridges

4th Street over AMTRAK

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI S of Main ST 3698K4 · Structure no. 000000000015454

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

4th Street over AMTRAK is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 4th Street over AMTRAK in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries4th Street
CrossesAMTRAK
Location.3 MI S of Main ST 3698K4
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91306, -75.25392
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2014)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2034
Trucks1%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 4th Street over AMTRAK built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4th Street over AMTRAK 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 4th Street over AMTRAK carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4th Street over AMTRAK?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 4th Street over AMTRAK?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.