US Bridges

Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Fairmount Park 3479J07 · Structure no. 000000000039033

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
830 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,435
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D is a concrete arch - deck carrying Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 28,435 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,224 by 2032. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHenry Avenue
CrossesWissahickon Cr;lincoln D
LocationFairmount Park 3479J07
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.02433, -75.1961
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+18 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span288 ft (87.8 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,435 (2024)
Projected traffic30,224 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D carry?

About 28,435 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 288 ft (87.8 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Avenue over Wissahickon Cr;lincoln D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.