US Bridges

Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near 60th Street 3699E02 · Structure no. 000000000038996

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,946
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,831 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElmwood Avenue
CrossesSEPTA Airport H S Line
LocationNear 60th Street 3699E02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.92721, -75.2232
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,946 (2024)
Projected traffic5,831 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$211,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line 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 Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line carry?

About 3,946 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Elmwood Avenue over SEPTA Airport H S Line?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.