US Bridges

City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Int.West of I-76 3479H09 · Structure no. 000000000039055

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
704 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,623
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 5 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 6,623 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,485 by 2040. The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Line Ave.E.B.
CrossesSchuylkill River; Nsrc
LocationInt.West of I-76 3479H09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01178, -75.2051
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length704 ft (214.6 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,623 (2023)
Projected traffic30,485 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc 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 City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc carry?

About 6,623 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc?

The structure is 704 ft (214.6 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns City Line Ave.E.B. over Schuylkill River; Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.