52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 52nd Street 27G07 · Structure no. 000000000039263
- Built
- 1876
- 149 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 1982 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley is a masonry arch - deck carrying 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876, so it is 149 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 1982. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley built?
It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025.
What condition is 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (1982 count).
How long is 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns 52nd Street over Abandoned Park Trolley?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.