US Bridges

Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of 66th Street - 27B06 · Structure no. 000000000039194

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 1980. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSherwood Avenue
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationW of 66th Street - 27B06
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9833, -75.258
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (1980)
Projected traffic800 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Avenue over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.