US Bridges

Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of 49th Street - 36J01 · Structure no. 000000000039192

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,720 by 2000. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKingsessing Avenue
CrossesSEPTA
LocationE of 49th Street - 36J01
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9433, -75.215
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (1980)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$394,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Kingsessing Avenue over SEPTA?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.