About this Project

Situated just north of the US Route 1 and State Route 63 interchange in Northeast Philadelphia, the Byberry Road Bridge crosses active CSX railroad tracks and is a vital route for school buses, emergency vehicles, and delivery trucks. Built in 1996 as a temporary two-span truss bridge, the structure has outlived its expected lifespan and is now posted with a 3-ton weight limit due to its deteriorated condition.

The replacement project entails building a single-span composite steel multi-girder bridge with a reinforced concrete deck, designed to meet CSX clearance standards and support future rail expansion. The new structure will feature two travel lanes, a dedicated turn lane, sidewalks, and reinforced concrete barriers. Construction will be phased to ensure traffic flow is maintained throughout the project.

AEG is providing comprehensive geotechnical engineering services for the bridge replacement. This includes Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report (PGER) studies for the bridge, approach roadway, and two retaining walls on the west side of the project. AEG coordinated and oversaw the drilling program, developed the Subsurface Exploration Plan and Boring Contract, and provided full-time field oversight with PennDOT-certified drilling inspectors. Laboratory testing of soil and rock samples supported the development of plotted logs and foundation recommendations, culminating in a Final Structure Foundation Report.