Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Holmesburg Prison 3482G05 · Structure no. 000000000038742
- Built
- 1896
- 129 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,504
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 129 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 6 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 10,504 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,238 by 2032. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 10,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Torresdale Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.