US Bridges

Johnson Street over SEPTA

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Wayne Ave 17B09 · Structure no. 000000000039166

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1990 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Johnson Street over SEPTA is a concrete arch - deck carrying Johnson Street over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 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.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2010. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson Street
CrossesSEPTA
LocationN of Wayne Ave 17B09
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.039, -75.1893
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1990)
Projected traffic280 by 2010
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

OwnerRailroad
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Street over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Street over SEPTA 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Johnson Street over SEPTA carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Johnson Street over SEPTA?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Street over SEPTA?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.