Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Highland/Seminole 16J03 · Structure no. 000000000039264
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 1985 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1916 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 109 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 5,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,840 by 2005. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.) carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Highland &seminole over SEPTA (chestnut Hill W.)?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.