US Bridges

Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Haldeman Str. 3372F05 · Structure no. 000000000038672

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,051
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, younger 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 32,051 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,063 by 2032. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBustleton Pike
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAt Haldeman Str. 3372F05
RouteState Highway 532
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09564, -75.03058
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,051 (2024)
Projected traffic36,063 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$739,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad carry?

About 32,051 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Bustleton Pike over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.