US Bridges

Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext.

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.Belmont Ave. 27H05 · Structure no. 000000000039237

Built
1876
149 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,000
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext. is a masonry arch - deck carrying Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext. 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 16,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,000 by 1982. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWynnefield Avenue
CrossesParkside Avenue Ext.
LocationW.Belmont Ave. 27H05
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99022, -75.22007
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (1976)
Projected traffic5,000 by 1982
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$137,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext. built?

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

What condition is Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Wynnefield Avenue over Parkside Avenue Ext.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.