Tabor Road over Tacony Creek
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of Olney Avenue 18D11 · Structure no. 000000000039146
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 1979 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tabor Road over Tacony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tabor Road over Tacony Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 11,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,400 by 1999. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tabor Road over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tabor Road 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 August 2022.
How much traffic does Tabor Road over Tacony Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Tabor Road over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Tabor Road over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.