Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Over Midvale Avenue 28B01 · Structure no. 000000000039235
- Built
- 1908
- 117 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1908, so it is 117 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2021. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue built?
It was built in 1908, making it 117 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue 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 2023.
How much traffic does Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cresson Street over Midvale Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.