Chestnut Street over 24th Street
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · .8MI.W.CITY Hall 3590B08 · Structure no. 000000000038940
- Built
- 1864
- 161 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,914
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over 24th Street is a masonry arch - deck carrying Chestnut Street over 24th Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1864 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 161 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 46 ft (14 m) long and 72 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chestnut Street over 24th Street built?
It was built in 1864, making it 161 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Chestnut Street over 24th Street 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 24th Street carry?
About 8,914 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over 24th Street?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over 24th Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.