US Bridges

Byberry Road over CSX Transportation

PoorPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI NW RTE 1 Adc 3372-K2 · Structure no. 000000000039244

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byberry Road over CSX Transportation is a steel truss - thru carrying Byberry Road over CSX Transportation in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 28,000 by 2013. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesByberry Road
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location1 MI NW RTE 1 Adc 3372-K2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1148, -75.0054
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1993)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Byberry Road over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Byberry Road over CSX Transportation in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Byberry Road over CSX Transportation carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is Byberry Road over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Byberry Road over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.