US Bridges

Red Lion Road over CSX

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of Bustelton Ave 09G11 · Structure no. 000000000039257

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,500
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Lion Road over CSX is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Lion Road over CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 26,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26,500 by 1983. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Lion Road
CrossesCSX
LocationE of Bustelton Ave 09G11
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10079, -75.02397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deck48 ft (14.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (1983)
Projected traffic26,500 by 1983
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Lion Road over CSX built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Lion Road 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Red Lion Road over CSX carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Red Lion Road over CSX?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Red Lion Road over CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.