US Bridges

Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of 5th Street 18A13 · Structure no. 000000000039098

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,500 by 1980. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCayuga Street
CrossesAbandoned Conrail
LocationW of 5th Street 18A13
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01831, -75.13587
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1980)
Projected traffic1,500 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
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$129,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cayuga Street over Abandoned 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Cayuga Street over Abandoned Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.