Market Street over Schuylkill River
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Center City Phila. 3590A8 · Structure no. 000000000038378
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,348
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over Schuylkill River is a steel arch - deck carrying Market Street over Schuylkill River in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.
It carries about 15,348 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2032. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Market Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street over Schuylkill River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Market Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 15,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Market Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.