Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Academy Rd.Ext. 3482K03 · Structure no. 000000000038744
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,441
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 11,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,162 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road carry?
About 11,441 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Torresdale Avenue over Academy Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.