Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · In Center City 3590B08 · Structure no. 000000000039016
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,155
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 68 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 12,155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,961 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Jfk Blvd. over 23rd 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street carry?
About 12,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Jfk Blvd. over 23rd Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.