US Bridges

Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br)

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of Broad Street · Structure no. 000000000039269

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 1982. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLycoming Street
CrossesConrail (richmond Br)
LocationW of Broad Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01516, -75.15076
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (1980)
Projected traffic900 by 1982
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$271,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br) built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br) 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lycoming Street over Conrail (richmond Br)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.