15th Street over Abolished Conrail
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N. of Callowhill 28F11 · Structure no. 000000000039106
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 256 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,800
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
15th Street over Abolished Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 15th Street over Abolished Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 127 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,985 by 2032. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 15th Street over Abolished Conrail built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is 15th Street over Abolished Conrail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does 15th Street over Abolished Conrail carry?
About 7,800 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is 15th Street over Abolished Conrail?
The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 15th Street over Abolished Conrail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.