US Bridges

Poplar Street over CSX

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · West of 30th St. 28C08 · Structure no. 000000000039211

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
1978 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Street over CSX is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Poplar Street over CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 103 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 5,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,980 by 1998. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Street
CrossesCSX
LocationWest of 30th St. 28C08
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97355, -75.18631
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (1978)
Projected traffic7,980 by 1998
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Street over CSX built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Poplar Street over CSX 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 Poplar Street over CSX carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Poplar Street over CSX?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Street over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.