US Bridges

Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.)

PoorPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of "g" Street 29C01 · Structure no. 000000000039122

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 21,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 1980. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHunting Park Ave.
CrossesConrail (fairhill Br.)
LocationW of "g" Street 29C01
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0128, -75.1177
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (1980)
Projected traffic21,000 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$348,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.) built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.) carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.)?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Park Ave. over Conrail (fairhill Br.)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.