US Bridges

Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Germantown Avenue 3480F08 · Structure no. 000000000038402

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,316
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 120 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 16,316 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,610 by 2032. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHunting Park Ave
CrossesConrail:richmond Branch
LocationGermantown Avenue 3480F08
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01618, -75.15324
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,316 (2024)
Projected traffic23,610 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$292,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch carry?

About 16,316 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Park Ave over Conrail:richmond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.