Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · S.Northwestern AVE.16G01 · Structure no. 000000000039270
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 9,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,500 by 1980. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Germantown Avenue over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.