US Bridges

Ardmore Avenue over SEPTA (p&w)

Good

Delaware County, Pennsylvania · West Haverford Rd. 26E03 · Structure no. 000000000067636

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,687
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ardmore Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ardmore Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 12,687 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,481 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesArdmore Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (p&w)
LocationWest Haverford Rd. 26E03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00015, -75.30961
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,687 (2024)
Projected traffic12,481 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Ardmore Avenue over SEPTA (p&w) built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ardmore 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 December 2022.

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

About 12,687 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.