Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · West Valley Ave. 3479 F04 · Structure no. 000000000039035
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 748 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,803
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon is a concrete tee beam carrying Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 748 ft (228 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon carry?
About 30,803 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon?
The structure is 748 ft (228 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Henry Avenue over Bike Path Wissahickon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.