US Bridges

53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Eastwick Ave. 36J03 · Structure no. 000000000039159

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2000. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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Carries53rd Street
CrossesConrail (chester Br.)
LocationS of Eastwick Ave. 36J03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.93296, -75.21263
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1980)
Projected traffic280 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$62,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.) carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.)?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 53rd Street over Conrail (chester Br.)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.