US Bridges

Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E.Whitaker Avenue 29C02 · Structure no. 000000000039136

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,100
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 7,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,100 by 1979. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLuzerne Street
CrossesConrail (track Removed)
LocationE.Whitaker Avenue 29C02
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.00992, -75.11972
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (1979)
Projected traffic7,100 by 1979
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$61,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed) built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed) carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed)?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Luzerne Street over Conrail (track Removed)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.