34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Grays Ferry Ave. 3589J10 · Structure no. 000000000038904
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1918
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,818
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels is a concrete arch - deck carrying 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1918, so it is 129 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 37,818 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,523 by 2032. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1918.
What condition is 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels carry?
About 37,818 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels?
The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).
Who owns 34th Street over CSX RR Tunnels?
It is owned by the Railroad.