US Bridges

Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch)

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Rhawn ST 18H02 · Structure no. 000000000039247

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,300
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 4 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.

It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,620 by 2003. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPine Road
CrossesSEPTA (newtown Branch)
LocationN of Rhawn ST 18H02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07943, -75.08296
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (1983)
Projected traffic11,620 by 2003
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$686,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch) 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch) carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch)?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Road over SEPTA (newtown Branch)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.