US Bridges

Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of Wissahickon 17D13 · Structure no. 000000000039105

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,600 by 1980. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAbbottsford Avenue
CrossesConrail and SEPTA
LocationW of Wissahickon 17D13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0159, -75.1755
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (1980)
Projected traffic13,600 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Abbottsford Avenue over Conrail and SEPTA?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.