US Bridges

2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Clearfield St. 29A04 · Structure no. 000000000039094

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,960 by 1997. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesConrail (richmond Branch
LocationS.Clearfield St. 29A04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99683, -75.1337
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (1977)
Projected traffic15,960 by 1997
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$238,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Conrail (richmond Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.