21st Street over Abandoned Conrail
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Callowhill St. 28E10 · Structure no. 000000000039129
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Street over Abandoned Conrail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 126 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,120 by 2000. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Street over Abandoned Conrail?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.