Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of Springfield AVE16J05 · Structure no. 000000000039143
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,340 by 2001. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Cherokee Street over Valley Green Road?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.