US Bridges

Market Street over CSX Railroad

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Center City PHILA.3590B08 · Structure no. 000000000038381

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,348
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market Street over CSX Railroad is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Market Street over CSX Railroad 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 3 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 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationCenter City PHILA.3590B08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95429, -75.17927
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,348 (2024)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market Street over CSX Railroad 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 2022.

How much traffic does Market Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,348 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Market Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Market Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.