Wharton Street over CSX Transportation
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 200 W of 34th 3589-J10 · Structure no. 000000000039133
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1952
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1991 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Wharton Street over CSX Transportation is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wharton Street over CSX Transportation in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 107 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2014. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 28 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wharton Street over CSX Transportation built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.
What condition is Wharton Street 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 Wharton Street over CSX Transportation carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wharton Street over CSX Transportation?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wharton Street over CSX Transportation?
It is owned by the Railroad.