Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Hunting Park AVE.3480E07 · Structure no. 000000000039050
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,430
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Railroad
- Railroad
About this bridge
Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 11,430 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,892 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 72 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch carry?
About 11,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Germantown Avenue over Conrail;richmond Branch?
It is owned by the Railroad.