US Bridges

Southampton Road over CSX

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of London Road 10A07 · Structure no. 000000000039242

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southampton Road over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southampton Road over CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2002. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouthampton Road
CrossesCSX
LocationW of London Road 10A07
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1212, -74.9971
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (1982)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Southampton Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southampton Road over CSX in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does Southampton Road over CSX carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Southampton Road over CSX?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Southampton Road over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.