US Bridges

Gravers Lane over SEPTA

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of Anderson STREET17A02 · Structure no. 000000000039239

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravers Lane over SEPTA is a concrete arch - deck carrying Gravers Lane over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,920 by 2000. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGravers Lane
CrossesSEPTA
LocationE of Anderson STREET17A02
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0778, -75.2022
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (1980)
Projected traffic3,920 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravers Lane over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gravers Lane over SEPTA 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Gravers Lane over SEPTA carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Gravers Lane over SEPTA?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Gravers Lane over SEPTA?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.