Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of Ramona Street 18E13 · Structure no. 000000000039144
- Built
- 1801
- 224 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1999 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1801, so it is 224 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,100 by 1980. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1801, making it 224 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1999 count).
How long is Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Fishers Lane over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.