Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Over Shurs Lane 16J02 · Structure no. 000000000039225
- Built
- 1894
- 131 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 1978 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1894 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 131 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 1998. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane built?
It was built in 1894, making it 131 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Manayunk Avenue over Shurs Lane?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.