US Bridges

Hunting Park Ave over Second Street

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 2nd Street 28A01 · Structure no. 000000000039123

Built
1908
117 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hunting Park Ave over Second Street is a concrete arch - deck carrying Hunting Park Ave over Second Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 21,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,000 by 1980. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHunting Park Ave
CrossesSecond Street
LocationAt 2nd Street 28A01
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.01439, -75.12994
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 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
CrossesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$596,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hunting Park Ave over Second Street built?

It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hunting Park Ave over Second Street 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hunting Park Ave over Second Street carry?

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

How long is Hunting Park Ave over Second Street?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Hunting Park Ave over Second Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.