US Bridges

Fox Street over CSX

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Hunting Park a 28E02 · Structure no. 000000000039135

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Street over CSX is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fox Street over CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 5 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 14,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,000 by 1980. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Street
CrossesCSX
LocationN of Hunting Park a 28E02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00867, -75.1729
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (1980)
Projected traffic14,000 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fox Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Street over CSX 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Street over CSX carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Fox Street over CSX?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fox Street over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.