Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8
FairDelaware County, Pennsylvania · .3 MI S Michigan Av · Structure no. 000000000015430
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8 built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8 carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Girard Avenue over Unnamed Creek 3697-F8?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.