US Bridges

Chester Pike over CSX R.R.

Fair

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · 1/4 Mi. S. Macdade Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000054378

Built
1885
140 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,516
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Chester Pike over CSX R.R. is a masonry culvert carrying Chester Pike over CSX R.R. in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885, so it is 140 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 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 16,516 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChester Pike
CrossesCSX R.R.
Location1/4 Mi. S. Macdade Blvd.
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates39.91363, -75.26604
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,516 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chester Pike over CSX R.R. built?

It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chester Pike over 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Chester Pike over CSX R.R. carry?

About 16,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chester Pike over CSX R.R.?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m).

Who owns Chester Pike over CSX R.R.?

It is owned by the Railroad.