US Bridges

City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station)

PoorPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.BELMONT AVE3479D10 · Structure no. 000000000038305

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,654
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station) is a concrete arch - deck carrying City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39,654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,369 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Line Avenue
CrossesSepta(bala Station)
Location.5MI.S.BELMONT AVE3479D10
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00068, -75.2275
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,654 (2024)
Projected traffic48,369 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$332,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station) built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station) carry?

About 39,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station)?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns City Line Avenue over Septa(bala Station)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.