US Bridges

2nd Street over Luzerne Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Luzerne Steet 29A01 · Structure no. 000000000039095

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Luzerne Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Street over Luzerne Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 8,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,320 by 1997. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2nd Street
CrossesLuzerne Street
LocationAt Luzerne Steet 29A01
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01136, -75.13056
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (1977)
Projected traffic12,320 by 1997
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$835,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Street over Luzerne Street built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Street over Luzerne Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Luzerne Street carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is 2nd Street over Luzerne Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Luzerne Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.