US Bridges

Glenwood Avenue over Conrail

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 7th Street 28J03 · Structure no. 000000000039170

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenwood Avenue over Conrail is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Glenwood Avenue over Conrail 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,040 by 2000. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGlenwood Avenue
CrossesConrail
LocationAt 7th Street 28J03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00133, -75.14186
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (1980)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$238,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenwood Avenue over Conrail built?

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

What condition is Glenwood Avenue over Conrail 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over Conrail carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Glenwood Avenue over Conrail?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Glenwood Avenue over Conrail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.