BROAD STREET
Carrying BROAD STREET over READING RAILROAD;ROAD
CENTER CITY 3590E07, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BROAD STREET
The BROAD STREET bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries BROAD STREET over READING RAILROAD;ROAD. It was built in 1895, making it 131 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BROAD STREET compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1895
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000038677
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROAD STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare BROAD STREET against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for BROAD STREET?
BROAD STREET in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BROAD STREET inspected?
BROAD STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROAD STREET is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BROAD STREET?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for BROAD STREET.
Who is responsible for maintaining BROAD STREET?
Ownership is not specified for BROAD STREET in the NBI.
How old is BROAD STREET and does age affect safety?
BROAD STREET was built in 1895, making it 131 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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