US Bridges

Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 0.7 MI N SR76 ADC3479-C6 · Structure no. 000000000048607

Built
1943
82 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 82 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 244 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain Street
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.7 MI N SR76 ADC3479-C6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0319, -75.2333
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic244 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Street over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.