Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Algon Avenue 19B03 · Structure no. 000000000039210
- Built
- 1907
- 118 years old, rebuilt 1964
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 118 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13,300 by 2001. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.
What condition is Krewstown Road over Pennypack 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Krewstown Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.