US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Btwn 26th & 27th 28D09 · Structure no. 000000000039173

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75,000
1977 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 75,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105,000 by 1997. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 140 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave.
CrossesConrail & B&o Railroad
LocationBtwn 26th & 27th 28D09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96899, -75.18159
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width140 ft (42.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,000 (1977)
Projected traffic105,000 by 1997
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad carry?

About 75,000 vehicles per day (1977 count).

How long is Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 140 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave. over Conrail & B&o Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.