US Bridges

Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Delaware Expwy 3591A05 · Structure no. 000000000038842

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
225 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab is a concrete continuous slab carrying Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,053 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesPile Support Slab
LocationNr.Delaware Expwy 3591A05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.97266, -75.12307
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic13,053 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over Pile Support Slab?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.