Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.)
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Baltimore Ave. 3589D09 · Structure no. 000000000038978
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,755
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,755 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,795 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.) built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.) 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.) carry?
About 8,755 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.)?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns Whitby Avenue over Septa(west Chester Br.)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.