US Bridges

Old York Road over Conrail

PoorPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI S of US-13 3480-G9 · Structure no. 000000000039930

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
1997 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Old York Road over Conrail is a steel truss - thru carrying Old York Road over Conrail in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2017. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesConrail
Location.5 MI S of US-13 3480-G9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0123, -75.1472
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (1997)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2017
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Conrail built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road over Conrail 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Conrail carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (1997 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Conrail?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Conrail?

It is owned by the Railroad.