US Bridges

Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Center City Phila. 3590A8 · Structure no. 000000000038921

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
2,408 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31 is a steel frame carrying Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31 in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 133 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 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 16,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,273 by 2032. The structure is 2,408 ft (734 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Street
CrossesSchuylkill 24th RR 32 31
LocationCenter City Phila. 3590A8
RouteState Highway 3
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95154, -75.18179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length2,408 ft (734 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,101 (2024)
Projected traffic19,273 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31 built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31 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 Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31 carry?

About 16,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31?

The structure is 2,408 ft (734 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Street over Schuylkill 24th RR 32 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.