US Bridges

Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Stenton Avenue 16K02 · Structure no. 000000000039120

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 103 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2000. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Avenue
CrossesSEPTA
LocationS of Stenton Avenue 16K02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07964, -75.20403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1980)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Avenue over SEPTA?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.