US Bridges

Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Sse of Bridge 351 37C09 · Structure no. 000000000039226

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

About this bridge

Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr Park South Dr.
CrossesHollander Creek
LocationSse of Bridge 351 37C09
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.89848, -75.18323
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1982)
Projected traffic420 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek built?

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

What condition is Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek 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 South Dr. over Hollander Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Fdr Park South Dr. over Hollander Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.