US Bridges

Broad Street over Conrail

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · North Philadelphia 3480F8 · Structure no. 000000000038680

Built
1858
167 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,702
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broad Street over Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1858 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 167 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 5 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 39,702 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,770 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroad Street
CrossesConrail
LocationNorth Philadelphia 3480F8
RouteState Highway 611
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0147, -75.15002
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,702 (2024)
Projected traffic38,770 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$213,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Conrail built?

It was built in 1858, making it 167 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is Broad Street over Conrail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Conrail carry?

About 39,702 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Broad Street over Conrail?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.