Germantown Avenue over Cresheim Creek

Poor Condition141 years old8,525 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
LocationChestnut Hill 3369j10
CarriesGermantown Avenue
CrossesCresheim Creek
Coordinates40.06619, -75.19626

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialMasonry
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area138.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1885 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,525 (2024)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000039068

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