US Bridges

Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W. of Castor Avenue 18F13 · Structure no. 000000000039154

Built
1909
116 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,600
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1909, so it is 116 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19,040 by 1996. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWyoming Avenue
CrossesFormer Crse Frankford CR
LocationW. of Castor Avenue 18F13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01821, -75.09799
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,600 (1976)
Projected traffic19,040 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR built?

It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR carry?

About 13,600 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Wyoming Avenue over Former Crse Frankford CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.