Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Hunting Park AV3481F10 · Structure no. 000000000038838
- Built
- 1903
- 122 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,916
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1903, so it is 122 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 12,916 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,038 by 2032. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek built?
It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025.
What condition is Frankford Avenue over Frankford 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek carry?
About 12,916 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Frankford Avenue over Frankford Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.