US Bridges

Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 1 Mi. E. U.S.-1 3482G01 · Structure no. 000000000046227

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,735 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,250 by 2032. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHolme Avenue
CrossesConrail-Bustleton Branch
Location1 Mi. E. U.S.-1 3482G01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.05644, -75.02435
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,735 (2024)
Projected traffic28,250 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch carry?

About 17,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Holme Avenue over Conrail-Bustleton Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.