Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Holmesburgh 3482G04 · Structure no. 000000000038406
- Built
- 1697
- 328 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,267
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1697 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 328 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,267 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,926 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1697, making it 328 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 16,267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Frankford Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.