US Bridges

Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .7MI.N.FRANKFORD 3482E03 · Structure no. 000000000038781

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 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 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 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).

CarriesRhawn Street
CrossesPennypack Creek
Location.7MI.N.FRANKFORD 3482E03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.04909, -75.03273
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,877 (2024)
Projected traffic20,461 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 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 February 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 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Rhawn Street over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.