US Bridges

Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · South Bridgeport 3367D05 · Structure no. 000000000027333

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,609
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 14,609 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,251 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDekalb Street
CrossesSEPTA (p&w)
LocationSouth Bridgeport 3367D05
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09919, -75.35203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,609 (2022)
Projected traffic13,251 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w) built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w) carry?

About 14,609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w)?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Dekalb Street over SEPTA (p&w)?

It is owned by the Railroad.