FOUNTAIN STREET
Carrying FOUNTAIN STREET over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR
0.7 Mi N SR76 ADC3479-C6, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOUNTAIN STREET
The FOUNTAIN STREET bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries FOUNTAIN STREET over NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. It was built in 1943, making it 83 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2020, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 83.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOUNTAIN STREET compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1943
- Last Reconstructed
- 2020
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.2 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- Railroad
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000048607
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOUNTAIN 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 FOUNTAIN 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 FOUNTAIN STREET?
FOUNTAIN STREET in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FOUNTAIN STREET inspected?
FOUNTAIN 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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOUNTAIN STREET is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FOUNTAIN STREET?
FOUNTAIN STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 83.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FOUNTAIN STREET?
FOUNTAIN STREET is owned and maintained by Railroad.
How old is FOUNTAIN STREET and does age affect safety?
FOUNTAIN STREET was built in 1943, making it 83 years old and last reconstructed in 2020.
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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