Chestnut Street over Schuylkill River

Good Condition114 years old8,914 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
Location1mi.w.city Hall 3590a08
CarriesChestnut Street
CrossesSchuylkill River
Coordinates39.95333, -75.18333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length371.1 ft (113.1 m)
Max Span175.9 ft (53.6 m)
Deck Width65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Area2250.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1912 (reconstructed 1957)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,914 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000038938

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