19th Street over Abolished Conrail
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Callowhill St. 28E10 · Structure no. 000000000039114
- Built
- 1898
- 127 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
19th Street over Abolished Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th Street over Abolished Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1898 and reconstructed in 1967, 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,900 by 2000. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 19th Street over Abolished Conrail built?
It was built in 1898, making it 127 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is 19th Street over Abolished 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does 19th Street over Abolished Conrail carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is 19th Street over Abolished Conrail?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns 19th Street over Abolished Conrail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.