US Bridges

Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)

PoorClosed to traffic

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI S of Rt 13 3698-F6 · Structure no. 000000000015456

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFolcroft Avenue
CrossesAMTRAK (main Line)
Location.3 MI S of Rt 13 3698-F6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90156, -75.2774
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$595,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line) carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Folcroft Avenue over AMTRAK (main Line)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.