Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Chestnut Hill 3369J10 · Structure no. 000000000039068
- Built
- 1885
- 140 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,525
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1885 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 140 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 8,525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek built?
It was built in 1885, making it 140 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek carry?
About 8,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.