US Bridges

Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.N.OLNEY Ave. 3481C04 · Structure no. 000000000038721

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,532
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 12,532 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,532 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRising Sun Avenue
CrossesConrail Tracks Removed
Location1MI.N.OLNEY Ave. 3481C04
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04098, -75.10723
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,532 (2024)
Projected traffic17,532 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$184,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed carry?

About 12,532 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Rising Sun Avenue over Conrail Tracks Removed?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.