US Bridges

Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · BTWN.33rd;31th STS.3590A4 · Structure no. 000000000038834

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,994
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 12,994 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,839 by 2032. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesCsx;belmont Branch
LocationBTWN.33rd;31th STS.3590A4
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97501, -75.18704
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,994 (2024)
Projected traffic12,839 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$549,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont 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 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch carry?

About 12,994 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over Csx;belmont Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.