US Bridges

Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot

FairClosed to traffic

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Penns Landing 3590-H9 · Structure no. 000000000052678

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
715 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,881 by 2034. The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket/Chestnut ST
CrossesPennslanding Parking Lot
LocationPenns Landing 3590-H9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94891, -75.14026
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length715 ft (217.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic4,881 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot 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 2023.

How much traffic does Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot?

The structure is 715 ft (217.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Market/Chestnut ST over Pennslanding Parking Lot?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.