US Bridges

College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · W of Haverford RD 3477K09 · Structure no. 000000000055745

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,225 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,793 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (p&w)
LocationW of Haverford RD 3477K09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0084, -75.31479
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,225 (2023)
Projected traffic5,793 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Avenue 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) carry?

About 5,225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w)?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns College Avenue over SEPTA (p&w)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.