US Bridges

63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Eastwick AVENUE3699E03 · Structure no. 000000000038917

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,814
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6 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 16,814 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,616 by 2032. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries63rd Street
CrossesSEPTA Airport H S Line
LocationNr.Eastwick AVENUE3699E03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.9195, -75.22181
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,814 (2024)
Projected traffic12,616 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line carry?

About 16,814 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Street over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.