US Bridges

Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Wyoming Avenue 3481E08 · Structure no. 000000000038752

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,419
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek is a concrete frame carrying Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 16,419 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,601 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCastor Avenue
CrossesFrankford Creek
LocationS.Wyoming Avenue 3481E08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01586, -75.09703
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,419 (2024)
Projected traffic24,601 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$297,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castor 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek carry?

About 16,419 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Castor Avenue over Frankford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.