US Bridges

Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near 24th Street 3699K03 · Structure no. 000000000038992

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 44,695 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,325 by 2032. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPassyunk Avenue
Crosses26th Street
LocationNear 24th Street 3699K03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9216, -75.19048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,695 (2024)
Projected traffic46,325 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street carry?

About 44,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Passyunk Avenue over 26th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.