US Bridges

84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · SEPTA & 84th St. 3699A08 · Structure no. 000000000038900

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
242 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,821
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 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 29,821 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,695 by 2032. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries84th Street
CrossesSEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd
LocationSEPTA & 84th St. 3699A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89296, -75.24395
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,821 (2024)
Projected traffic33,695 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$880,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd carry?

About 29,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns 84th Street over SEPTA & Mario Lanza Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.