US Bridges

Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .1MI.N.RISING Sun 3371G10 · Structure no. 000000000038660

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,141
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 120 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 25,141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,989 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOxford Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location.1MI.N.RISING Sun 3371G10
RouteState Highway 232
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06379, -75.08347
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,141 (2024)
Projected traffic25,989 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 25,141 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.