Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · West Train STATION3481B04 · Structure no. 000000000038724
- Built
- 1901
- 124 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,406
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1901 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 124 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 20,406 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,048 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Adams Avenue over Tacony 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 Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek carry?
About 20,406 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Adams Avenue over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.