5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Allegheny AVE3590H01 · Structure no. 000000000038829
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,891
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,891 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,062 by 2032. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.
What condition is 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch carry?
About 9,891 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns 5th Street over Conrail;richmond Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.