Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Gustine Lake INTER3479G08 · Structure no. 000000000038951
- Built
- 1888
- 137 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,917
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1888, so it is 137 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 4 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.
It carries about 15,917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,124 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1888, making it 137 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 15,917 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.