US Bridges

65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Kingsessing Park 3699C02 · Structure no. 000000000038915

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,081
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 7,081 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,739 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries65th Street
CrossesCSX Railroad(main Line)
LocationKingsessing Park 3699C02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92744, -75.23655
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
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,081 (2024)
Projected traffic7,739 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line) built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line) carry?

About 7,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 65th Street over CSX Railroad(main Line)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.