US Bridges

33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .16MI.N.GIRARD AVE.3589K4 · Structure no. 000000000038390

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
198 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar) is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 22,619 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,881 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries33rd Street
CrossesCsx;shared Asset(belmar)
Location.16MI.N.GIRARD AVE.3589K4
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates39.97732, -75.18971
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,619 (2024)
Projected traffic20,881 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar) built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar) 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar) carry?

About 22,619 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar)?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 33rd Street over Csx;shared Asset(belmar)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.