HOLME AVENUE
Carrying HOLME AVENUE over PENNYPACK CREEK
NR.WINDCHESTERAVE.3482E01, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOLME AVENUE
The HOLME AVENUE bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries HOLME AVENUE over PENNYPACK CREEK. It was built in 1918, making it 108 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 69.2 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,397 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOLME AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1918
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 69.2 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 24.4 m (80 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 19,397 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000038791
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOLME AVENUE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HOLME AVENUE against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HOLME AVENUE?
HOLME AVENUE in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOLME AVENUE inspected?
HOLME AVENUE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 19,397 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOLME AVENUE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HOLME AVENUE?
HOLME AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOLME AVENUE?
HOLME AVENUE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is HOLME AVENUE and does age affect safety?
HOLME AVENUE was built in 1918, making it 108 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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