Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br.
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · South Wayne Ave. 3480A05 · Structure no. 000000000039076
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,308
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br. in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,308 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,603 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 64 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br. built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br. carry?
About 8,308 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br.?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Lane over Septa;chestnuthill W.Br.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.