US Bridges

Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 30th Street Sta. 3590B08 · Structure no. 000000000039017

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
488 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,155
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 66 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 12,155 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,961 by 2032. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJfk Blvd.
CrossesSchuylkill River;csx RR
Location30th Street Sta. 3590B08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95541, -75.17993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length488 ft (148.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,155 (2024)
Projected traffic13,961 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR carry?

About 12,155 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR?

The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Jfk Blvd. over Schuylkill River;csx RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.