US Bridges

Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Sandyford Ave 19D08 · Structure no. 000000000039227

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 8,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,700 by 1982. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRyan Avenue
CrossesSandy Run
LocationN of Sandyford Ave 19D08
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.04716, -75.04523
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (1982)
Projected traffic8,700 by 1982
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Ryan Avenue over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.