US Bridges

Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 2nd Street · Structure no. 000000000039104

Built
1907
118 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907, so it is 118 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 6,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,380 by 2000. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWyoming Avenue
CrossesConrail (abolished)
LocationAt 2nd Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02202, -75.12802
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (1980)
Projected traffic9,380 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$446,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished) built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished) 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 Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished) carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished)?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Wyoming Avenue over Conrail (abolished)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.