68th Street over CSX
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Kingsessing Ave 36E04 · Structure no. 000000000039248
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
68th Street over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 68th Street over CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,800 by 2000. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 68th Street over CSX built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.
What condition is 68th Street over CSX 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 February 2022.
How much traffic does 68th Street over CSX carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is 68th Street over CSX?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns 68th Street over CSX?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.