Willow Grove Ave.
Carrying Willow Grove Ave. over SEPTA
N of St. Martins Ln 16K04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Willow Grove Ave.
The Willow Grove Ave. bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries Willow Grove Ave. over SEPTA. It was built in 1883, making it 143 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.6 meters (74 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,880 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Willow Grove Ave. 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
- 1883
- Last Reconstructed
- 2015
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 22.6 m (74 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.5 m (41 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,880 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000039176
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Willow Grove Ave. 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 Willow Grove Ave. 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 Willow Grove Ave.?
Willow Grove Ave. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Willow Grove Ave. inspected?
Willow Grove Ave.'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 6,880 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Willow Grove Ave. is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for Willow Grove Ave.?
Willow Grove Ave. has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Willow Grove Ave.?
Willow Grove Ave. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is Willow Grove Ave. and does age affect safety?
Willow Grove Ave. was built in 1883, making it 143 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.
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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