US Bridges

South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of 33rd St. · Structure no. 000000000046462

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
753 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
1975 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,148 by 2032. The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesI-76 Schuylkill R & CSX
LocationEast of 33rd St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94699, -75.18696
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length753 ft (229.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (1975)
Projected traffic25,148 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (1975 count).

How long is South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX?

The structure is 753 ft (229.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over I-76 Schuylkill R & CSX?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.