Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.S.ROOSEVELT 3482D02 · Structure no. 000000000038780
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 294 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,877
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,877 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,461 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 59 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 12,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.