84th Street over SW Drainage Canal
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Drinage Canal 3698K07 · Structure no. 000000000038899
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
84th Street over SW Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 29,821 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,695 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal carry?
About 29,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 84th Street over SW Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.