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Nearby Bridges in NBI 2021: 2


FRANKFORD AVENUE over PENNYPACK CREEK (Route: 13)
Num:38406x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1697, Reconstructed: 2018
Historic: Bridge is on the NRHP. [1]

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Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Masonry [8] Arch - Deck [11]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Not applicable [N] with Wearing Surface: Not applicable (applies only to structures with no deck) [N]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 22.3 m = 73.2 ft
Main Spans: 3 at 7.6 m = 24.9 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 0
Width, Roadway: 11.1 m = 36.4 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 15.2 m = 49.9 ft for a 11.3 m = 37.1 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 0 = N/A
Location
Philadelphia [60000]: Philadelphia County [101], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by State Highway Agency [01], DOT District: 6
HOLMESBURGH 3482G04
Condition
Deck: Not Applicable [N]
Superstructure: Very Good [8]
Substructure: Very Good [8]
Loading
Design:
Operating: 65.3 metric ton = 71.8 tons ()
Inventory: 39 metric ton = 42.9 tons ()
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Deck Geometry: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is [4]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Countermeasures have been installed to mitigate an existing problem with scour. [7]
Inspections
Date: March 2020 [0320] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed: Bridge rehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength. [35]
Bridge Detour: 0.6 km = 0.4 mi
Traffic
ADT: 12200 (2019) and Trucks: 7%
Future ADT: 19926 (In 2032 )
TORRESDALE AVENUE over PENNYPACK CREEK (Route: 0)
Num:38742x
Open: no restriction [A]
Built: 1896, Reconstructed: 1974
Historic: Bridge is not eligible for the NRHP. [5]

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Rough Distance: 0.4 Miles (0.7 Kilometers)

Bridge Type
Main Span(s): Prestressed concrete [5] Stringer/Multi-beam or girder [02]
Approach Span(s): Other [00]
Deck: Concrete Cast-in-Place [1] with Wearing Surface: Latex Concrete or similar additive [3]
Bridge Dimensions
Length: 50.9 m = 167.0 ft
Main Spans: 2 at 24.4 m = 80.1 ft
Approach Spans: 0
Skew: 17
Width, Roadway: 14.6 m = 47.9 ft (2 Lanes) and Out-To-Out: 18.5 m = 60.7 ft for a 14.6 m = 47.9 ft approaching roadway.
Vertical Clearance: 99.99 m = 328.1 ft and Navigational Clearance: 214.3 m = 703.1 ft
Location
Philadelphia [60000]: Philadelphia County [101], Pennsylvania [42]
Owned by State Highway Agency [01], DOT District: 6
HOLMESBURG PRISON 3482G05
Condition
Deck: Satisfactory [6]
Superstructure: Good [7]
Substructure: Satisfactory [6]
Loading
Design: MS 18 / HS 20 [5]
Operating: 67.1 metric ton = 73.8 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Inventory: 29.9 metric ton = 32.9 tons (Load Factor(LF) [1])
Appraisal
Structural: Equal to present minimum criteria [6]
Deck Geometry: Superior to present desirable criteria [9]
Road Alignment: Equal to present desirable criteria [8]
Waterway: Superior to present desirable criteria [9] and Bridge foundations determined to be stable for assessed or calculated scour conditions; field review indicates action is required. [4]
Inspections
Date: May 2020 [0520] and Frequency: 24
Future Work
Work Needed:
Bridge Detour: 0.6 km = 0.4 mi
Traffic
ADT: 8603 (2020) and Trucks: 5%
Future ADT: 17238 (In 2032 )

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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