Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 2MILES S.Welsh RD.3372C08 · Structure no. 000000000038765
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 229 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,459
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 24,459 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,242 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 89 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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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bustleton 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 24,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Bustleton Avenue over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.