108099 | Falls Road Bridge (Philadelphia City)

This project is for improvements to the Falls Road Bridge in Philadelphia to extend its useful life. The bridge is currently considered in poor condition, with a five-ton posted weight limit and a sufficiency rating of 13, and will continue to deteriorate without rehabilitation. Anticipated work includes demolition and replacement of the existing deck and floorbeams, bearing replacement, repairs to existing stone abutments, repairs to select steel truss members and pins, repainting of existing superstructure steel, full depth roadway reconstruction & limited repaving, curb & sidewalk reconstruction (including ADA curb ramp construction), street lighting improvements, and other miscellaneous construction. The current cross-section will be maintained, as will the significant character-defining features of this National Register-eligible structure.
A final alternative for bridge rehabilitation or replacement is determined upon federal National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or state Categorical Exclusion clearance.
This project is a component of the County Bridge Line Item (MPMS #95447).