US Bridges

Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Cambria Street 29A04 · Structure no. 000000000039100

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 8,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,250 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFront Street
CrossesConrail (richmond Br)
LocationN of Cambria Street 29A04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9948, -75.13007
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2012)
Projected traffic10,250 by 2032
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br) built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br) 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 Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br) carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Front Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.