Kensington Avenue over Frankford Creek

Fair Condition134 years old11,500 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
LocationNE Of Hunting Park 29g02
CarriesKensington Avenue
CrossesFrankford Creek
Coordinates40.00790, -75.09260

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length202.1 ft (61.6 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width56.1 ft (17.1 m)
Deck Area1053.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1892 (reconstructed 1979)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,500 (1977)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection922
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000039161

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