US Bridges

22nd Street over Pump House

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of B FRANK.PKWY3590-B07 · Structure no. 000000000039131

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Pump House is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 22nd Street over Pump House in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 67 years old, older 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2034. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesPump House
LocationS of B FRANK.PKWY3590-B07
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9599, -75.1754
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2014)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$174,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street over Pump House built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is 22nd Street over Pump House 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Pump House carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Pump House?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Pump House?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.