Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br)
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · W. of Cresson ST 3479-J9 · Structure no. 000000000039117
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br) built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br) 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br) carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br)?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Calumet Street over SEPTA (norristown Br)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.