US Bridges

Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.Of 30th St.Sta. 3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000039011

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,275
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 70 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 7,275 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,431 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy Blvd at 32
CrossesSEPTA (west Branch)
LocationW.Of 30th St.Sta. 3590A07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95556, -75.18694
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,275 (2024)
Projected traffic9,431 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$186,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch) built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch) carry?

About 7,275 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch)?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy Blvd at 32 over SEPTA (west Branch)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.