US Bridges

Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S. of I-95 37D09 · Structure no. 000000000039142

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line is a concrete slab carrying Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 23,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23,000 by 1980. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 352 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBroad Street
CrossesConrail B&o RR Belt Line
LocationS. of I-95 37D09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89858, -75.17494
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2022
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width352 ft (107.4 m)
Roadway width130 ft (39.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (1980)
Projected traffic23,000 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$4.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line 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 2022.

How much traffic does Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 352 ft wide.

Who owns Broad Street over Conrail B&o RR Belt Line?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.