Richmond Street over Frankford Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Betsy Ross INTE3591G02 · Structure no. 000000000038824
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,582
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Street over Frankford Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Street over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 69 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 16,582 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,549 by 2032. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Street over Frankford Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Richmond Street 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Richmond Street over Frankford Creek carry?
About 16,582 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Street over Frankford Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Street over Frankford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.