US Bridges

Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Street Interch. 3589K09 · Structure no. 000000000039371

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
478 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,396
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST is a concrete tee beam carrying Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 67 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 5 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 9,396 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,924 by 2032. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRp D;w to S;s to E
CrossesEarth Fill S.Of South ST
LocationS.Street Interch. 3589K09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94682, -75.18845
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length478 ft (145.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,396 (2024)
Projected traffic8,924 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST carry?

About 9,396 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST?

The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rp D;w to S;s to E over Earth Fill S.Of South ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.