Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R.
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · George Platt Mem. 3699G07 · Structure no. 000000000038666
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 8,780 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 98,192
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R. is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 76 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 98,192 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,197 by 2032. The structure is 8,780 ft (2,676.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R. built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R. 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 Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R. carry?
About 98,192 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R.?
The structure is 8,780 ft (2,676.1 m) long with a longest span of 680 ft (207.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Penrose Avenue over Schuylkill River & R.R.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.