US Bridges

Fox Street over SEPTA

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Allegheny Ave 28E02 · Structure no. 000000000039121

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,600
1989 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Street over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fox Street over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 1988. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Street
CrossesSEPTA
LocationN of Allegheny Ave 28E02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00522, -75.17008
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (1989)
Projected traffic10,000 by 1988
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Street over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Street over SEPTA 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Street over SEPTA carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Fox Street over SEPTA?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Street over SEPTA?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.