US Bridges

Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · NR.WINDCHESTERAVE.3482E01 · Structure no. 000000000038791

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,735
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 17,735 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,250 by 2032. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHolme Avenue
CrossesPennypack Creek
LocationNR.WINDCHESTERAVE.3482E01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0579, -75.03651
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 inspectionMay 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,735 (2024)
Projected traffic28,250 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holme 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek carry?

About 17,735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Holme Avenue over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.