US Bridges

Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · BW10/1th ST 3480G09 · Structure no. 000000000038733

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,474
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,474 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,419 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesErie Avenue at 11T
CrossesConrailrichmond Branch
LocationBW10/1th ST 3480G09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00852, -75.14544
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,474 (2024)
Projected traffic9,419 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch carry?

About 10,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Erie Avenue at 11T over Conrailrichmond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.