US Bridges

East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 2MI N.W.Chester Pk 26F05 · Structure no. 000000000040849

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 26,835 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,232 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Eagle Road
CrossesSEPTA (p & W)
Location2MI N.W.Chester Pk 26F05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99364, -75.29863
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating108 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,835 (2024)
Projected traffic23,232 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W) built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W) carry?

About 26,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W)?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns East Eagle Road over SEPTA (p & W)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.