Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Center City 3590E07 · Structure no. 000000000038677
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,908
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 130 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 27,908 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,791 by 2032. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road carry?
About 27,908 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road?
The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over Reading Railroad;road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.