57th Street over SEPTA
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Baltimore - 27E13 · Structure no. 000000000039209
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 1986 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
57th Street over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 57th Street over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 120 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 5,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,200 by 1999. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 57th Street over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 57th 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does 57th Street over SEPTA carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (1986 count).
How long is 57th Street over SEPTA?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns 57th Street over SEPTA?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.