US Bridges

Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5.MI.TACONY Str. 3591G01 · Structure no. 000000000067987

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,973
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,973 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,217 by 2032. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAramingo Avenue
CrossesFrankford Creek
Location.5.MI.TACONY Str. 3591G01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates39.99893, -75.08628
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,973 (2024)
Projected traffic39,217 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aramingo Avenue over Frankford 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek carry?

About 23,973 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Aramingo Avenue over Frankford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.