US Bridges

33rd Street over Master Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .25MI.N.GIRARD AV.3589K04 · Structure no. 000000000038391

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,619
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

33rd Street over Master Street is a masonry culvert carrying 33rd Street over Master Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 5 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries33rd Street
CrossesMaster Street
Location.25MI.N.GIRARD AV.3589K04
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates39.97856, -75.18945
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
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 33rd Street over Master Street built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is 33rd Street over Master Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 33rd Street over Master Street carry?

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

How long is 33rd Street over Master Street?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m).

Who owns 33rd Street over Master Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.