US Bridges

Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Cheltenham Avenue 3480J01 · Structure no. 000000000038685

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,390
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 15,390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,934 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesCheltenham Avenue
LocationCheltenham Avenue 3480J01
RouteState Highway 611
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06179, -75.13678
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,390 (2023)
Projected traffic18,934 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$726,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue carry?

About 15,390 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Cheltenham Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.