US Bridges

Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned)

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of 7th Street · Structure no. 000000000039145

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 1980. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRockland Street
CrossesConrail(abandoned)
LocationE of 7th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02615, -75.13552
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (1980)
Projected traffic2,800 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$149,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned) carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned)?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Rockland Street over Conrail(abandoned)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.