US Bridges

Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.West River Drive 28A04 · Structure no. 000000000039233

Built
1876
149 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,500
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley is a masonry arch - deck carrying Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1876, so it is 149 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 12,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,500 by 1976. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenland Drive
CrossesAbandoned Park Trolley
LocationW.West River Drive 28A04
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9968, -75.1977
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (1976)
Projected traffic12,500 by 1976
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$67,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley built?

It was built in 1876, making it 149 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Greenland Drive over Abandoned Park Trolley?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.