Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Cambria & "a" Sts - 29A05 · Structure no. 000000000039097
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 184 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,480 by 2000. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Cambria & "a" Sts over Conrail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.