US Bridges

Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Fairmount Park E. 3479K05 · Structure no. 000000000039075

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,308
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 76 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 8,308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,603 by 2032. The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWalnut Lane
CrossesLincoln DR Monoshone Ck.
LocationFairmount Park E. 3479K05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.03294, -75.18785
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length311 ft (94.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,308 (2023)
Projected traffic8,603 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck. built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck. carry?

About 8,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck.?

The structure is 311 ft (94.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Lane over Lincoln DR Monoshone Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.