Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N.Hunting Park AVE3480B09 · Structure no. 000000000039030
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 569 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,474
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 95 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 17,474 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,413 by 2032. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 100 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek carry?
About 17,474 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Avenue over Septa;csx and Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.