US Bridges

Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Wayne;washington 3479K05 · Structure no. 000000000039077

Built
1894
131 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
356 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,709
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 131 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 4,709 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,414 by 2032. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWayne Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (chestnut Hill)
LocationWayne;washington 3479K05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.03723, -75.18838
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length356 ft (108.5 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,709 (2024)
Projected traffic7,414 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill) built?

It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill) carry?

About 4,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill)?

The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Avenue over SEPTA (chestnut Hill)?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the State Highway Agency.