US Bridges

Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nxt to Bartrams PK3699F01 · Structure no. 000000000038997

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,341
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 123 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 9,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,614 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLindbergh Blvd.
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationNxt to Bartrams PK3699F01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93306, -75.21556
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,341 (2024)
Projected traffic13,614 by 2032
Trucks10%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,341 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Blvd. over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.