US Bridges

Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Manayunk 3479-D6 · Structure no. 000000000039127

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2035. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLeverington Avenue
CrossesManayunk Canal Nsrc
LocationManayunk 3479-D6
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02897, -75.23074
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2015)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc built?

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

What condition is Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Leverington Avenue over Manayunk Canal Nsrc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.