US Bridges

Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Roberts Ave. 3480E07 · Structure no. 000000000039064

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,759
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 12,759 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,720 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWayne Avenue
CrossesCSX (low Freight Line)
LocationNear Roberts Ave. 3480E07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.02147, -75.16045
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,759 (2024)
Projected traffic19,720 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$953,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line) built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line) 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line) carry?

About 12,759 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line)?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Avenue over CSX (low Freight Line)?

It is owned by the Railroad.