Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Frankford Ave. 3481F10 · Structure no. 000000000038737
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,849
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 109 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 10,849 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,249 by 2032. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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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Frequently asked questions
When was Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek carry?
About 10,849 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Torresdale Avenue over Frankford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.