US Bridges

Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · West Ridge Ave. 3479 G05 · Structure no. 000000000039034

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
378 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,803
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic is a concrete arch - deck carrying Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 68 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 30,803 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,018 by 2032. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHenry Avenue
CrossesBike Path Trib.Wissahic
LocationWest Ridge Ave. 3479 G05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03536, -75.20888
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,803 (2024)
Projected traffic36,018 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic carry?

About 30,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Avenue over Bike Path Trib.Wissahic?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.