US Bridges

Island Avenue over Drainage Canal

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Island;drainage CN3699B07 · Structure no. 000000000038963

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Island Avenue over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Island Avenue over 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIsland Avenue
CrossesDrainage Canal
LocationIsland;drainage CN3699B07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.89846, -75.2384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic34,263 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Island Avenue over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Island Avenue over 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 Island Avenue over Drainage Canal carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Island Avenue over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Island Avenue over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.