US Bridges

Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br)

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of 8th Street 18A06 · Structure no. 000000000039266

Built
1902
123 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br) in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 123 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,680 by 2000. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Lane Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (beth Br)
LocationW of 8th Street 18A06
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.05532, -75.13168
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1980)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$716,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br) built?

It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br) carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br)?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Lane Avenue over SEPTA (beth Br)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.