US Bridges

Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · NW of Center Drive 37C08 · Structure no. 000000000039219

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake is a concrete arch - deck carrying Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2002. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr Park West Dr.
CrossesFdr Park Lake
LocationNW of Center Drive 37C08
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.90136, -75.18345
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1982)
Projected traffic420 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr Park West Dr. over Fdr Park Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.