Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Coulter Street 17D11 · Structure no. 000000000039151
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 1995 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 104 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2001. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Morris Street over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.