US Bridges

Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near 58th Street 3699E02 · Structure no. 000000000039003

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,489
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,489 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,034 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLindbergh Blvd.
CrossesSEPTA Airport H S Line
LocationNear 58th Street 3699E02
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.92571, -75.22086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,489 (2024)
Projected traffic23,034 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line carry?

About 18,489 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Lindbergh Blvd. over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.