Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.W.CITY Hall 3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000038938
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 113 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 8,914 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,422 by 2032. The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 8,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 371 ft (113.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.