US Bridges

Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A)

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Delaware Expy. 3591A05 · Structure no. 000000000038843

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
457 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 56 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 7 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 3,106 by 2032. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesAramingo Ave(spur A)
LocationNr.Delaware Expy. 3591A05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.97278, -75.12194
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2024)
Projected traffic3,106 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A) 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 Aramingo Ave(spur A) carry?

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

How long is Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A)?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over Aramingo Ave(spur A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.