Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Rising Sun Ave 3481G01 · Structure no. 000000000038435
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 21,402
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 21,402 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,745 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line carry?
About 21,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Cottman Avenue over Csx-N Y Short Line?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.