US Bridges

Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Mt.Vernon Cem. 3589K01 · Structure no. 000000000038393

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,678
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 9,678 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,681 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesRidge Avenue
CrossesHunting Park Ave
LocationNr.Mt.Vernon Cem. 3589K01
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00053, -75.18687
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,678 (2024)
Projected traffic12,681 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave carry?

About 9,678 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Avenue over Hunting Park Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.