Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · E of Verree Road 09B13 · Structure no. 000000000039245
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 1982 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack is a concrete tee beam carrying Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,400 by 2002. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.
How much traffic does Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (1982 count).
How long is Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).
Who owns Bloomfield Avenue over Pauls Run Br.Pennypack?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.