Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Cemetery Avenue 3699-C2 · Structure no. 000000000039118
- Built
- 1886
- 139 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,529
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 139 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 2,529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,529 by 2019. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation built?
It was built in 1886, making it 139 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation carry?
About 2,529 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cemetery Avenue over CSX Transportation?
It is owned by the Railroad.