Broad Street over SEPTA
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · North PHILADELPHIA3590F02 · Structure no. 000000000038678
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Orthotropic
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 58,754
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Broad Street over SEPTA is a steel orthotropic carrying Broad Street over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 104 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 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 58,754 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,322 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Broad Street over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is Broad Street over SEPTA 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 2024.
How much traffic does Broad Street over SEPTA carry?
About 58,754 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Broad Street over SEPTA?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Broad Street over SEPTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.