US Bridges

Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Indiana Ave - 29A04 · Structure no. 000000000039201

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br) is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br) 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 1981. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMascher Street
CrossesConrail (richmond Br)
LocationN of Indiana Ave - 29A04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9959, -75.1319
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1981)
Projected traffic2,000 by 1981
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$675,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br) built?

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

What condition is Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br) carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Mascher Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.