US Bridges

Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Dungan Road 3371K09 · Structure no. 000000000038779

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,255
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 120 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 20,255 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,431 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRhawn Street
CrossesCSX N.Y.Short Line
LocationNear Dungan Road 3371K09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.06899, -75.06789
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,255 (2024)
Projected traffic24,431 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line carry?

About 20,255 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Rhawn Street over CSX N.Y.Short Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.