US Bridges

Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · @philadelphia Zoo 3589J05 · Structure no. 000000000038411

Built
1890
135 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,785
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1890 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 135 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 27,785 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,009 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location@philadelphia Zoo 3589J05
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9747, -75.19881
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,785 (2024)
Projected traffic30,009 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1890, making it 135 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 27,785 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.