US Bridges

City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of I-76 3479 G09 · Structure no. 000000000039060

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
844 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,248
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 6,248 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,826 by 2032. The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCity Line Ave.S.B.
CrossesSchuylkill R;rd; Nsrc
LocationEast of I-76 3479 G09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0118, -75.20587
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length844 ft (257.3 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,248 (2023)
Projected traffic30,826 by 2032
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc carry?

About 6,248 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc?

The structure is 844 ft (257.3 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns City Line Ave.S.B. over Schuylkill R;rd; Nsrc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.