US Bridges

Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Phila Intl Airport 3699E9 · Structure no. 000000000053712

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,800
2012 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEnterprise Avenue
CrossesEagle Creek
LocationPhila Intl Airport 3699E9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.8859, -75.2187
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2012)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Enterprise Avenue over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).