Chester Avenue over SEPTA
GoodPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · West 49th Street 3589 F10 · Structure no. 000000000040742
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,003
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester Avenue over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chester Avenue over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,003 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,978 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Chester Avenue over SEPTA built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chester Avenue over SEPTA 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 Chester Avenue over SEPTA carry?
About 4,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Chester Avenue over SEPTA?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Chester Avenue over SEPTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.