US Bridges

Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 3MI.N.RSVT.BLVD. 3480 B08 · Structure no. 000000000039422

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesClapier Street
CrossesSEPTA Chw Line; Conrail
Location3MI.N.RSVT.BLVD. 3480 B08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01629, -75.17582
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic629 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$144,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Clapier Street over SEPTA Chw Line; Conrail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.