US Bridges

W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br.

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI. S.Wayne AVE.3480B06 · Structure no. 000000000039073

Built
1901
124 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,547
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 124 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 2,547 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,984 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Coulter Street
CrossesSepta;chestnut Hi. W.Br.
Location.5MI. S.Wayne AVE.3480B06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02622, -75.17772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,547 (2023)
Projected traffic6,984 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br. built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br. carry?

About 2,547 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W. Coulter Street over Septa;chestnut Hi. W.Br.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.