US Bridges

58th Street over SEPTA

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Baltimore Ave. 3589 B09 · Structure no. 000000000038977

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,110
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

58th Street over SEPTA is a concrete arch - deck carrying 58th Street over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 10,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,605 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries58th Street
CrossesSEPTA
LocationS.Baltimore Ave. 3589 B09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94476, -75.23893
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,110 (2023)
Projected traffic14,605 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 58th Street over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is 58th Street over SEPTA 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 58th Street over SEPTA carry?

About 10,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 58th Street over SEPTA?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns 58th Street over SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.