Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd.
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · .6MI.S.ROOSEVELT 3481C07 · Structure no. 000000000038730
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 347 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,779
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 20,779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,104 by 2032. The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd. built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd. 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 Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd. carry?
About 20,779 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd.?
The structure is 347 ft (105.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Whitaker Avenue over Tacony Creek;access Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.