61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl)
PoorPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S of Eastwick Ave - 36H04 · Structure no. 000000000039152
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 62 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 1976 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl) is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 20,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 1976. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl) built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl) 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 March 2022.
How much traffic does 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl) carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl)?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns 61st Street over SEPTA (ahsl)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.