US Bridges

Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .25 MI W.Columbia 3589-G3 · Structure no. 000000000040158

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36,229
2016 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 36,229 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,229 by 2019. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Drive
CrossesCSX Transportation
Location.25 MI W.Columbia 3589-G3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9868, -75.2071
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,229 (2016)
Projected traffic36,229 by 2019
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$866,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation 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 Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation carry?

About 36,229 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Drive over CSX Transportation?

It is owned by the Railroad.