Noble Street over N. 13th Street
PoorClosed to trafficPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of Broad Street · Structure no. 000000000057140
- Built
- 1892
- 133 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 56 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Noble Street over N. 13th Street is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Noble Street over N. 13th Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 133 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2025. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Noble Street over N. 13th Street built?
It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Noble Street over N. 13th Street in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Noble Street over N. 13th Street carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Noble Street over N. 13th Street?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Noble Street over N. 13th Street?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.