Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 15th Street 3590-E1 · Structure no. 000000000039150
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2037. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Glenwood Avenue over SEPTA?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.