US Bridges

Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W. End Phila. Rsrve Basin · Structure no. 000000000069671

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Movable - Lift
Steel
Length
395 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2010 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin is a steel movable - lift carrying Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2027. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBasin Bridge RD
CrossesReserve Basin
LocationW. End Phila. Rsrve Basin
RouteCity Street 737
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89331, -75.19103
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Lift
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2027
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Basin Bridge RD over Reserve Basin?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).