US Bridges

Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk

FairPosted for load

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W. of Trevose Avenue · Structure no. 000000000039215

Built
1905
120 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk is a concrete arch - deck carrying Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 1980. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEdison Avenue
CrossesBranch of Poquessing Crk
LocationW. of Trevose Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1293, -75.0091
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1980)
Projected traffic300 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edison Avenue over Branch of Poquessing Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.