Frankford Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation
Project Location
Overview
This project will rehabilitate the Frankford Avenue Bridge over Frankford Creek. The existing bridge was constructed in 1903. In addition to the replacement of the bridge superstructure, a protective barrier will be added along the sidewalk on Hunting Park Avenue adjacent to Frankford Creek.
The existing bridge is a single span riveted steel thru-girder bridge with a 40-foot curb-to-curb width, 64-foot out-to-out width, two 12-foot lanes, two 8-foot shoulders and two 9-foot sidewalks. The bridge has a total structure length of 88 feet.
The proposed superstructure will match the existing bridge, shoulder and sidewalk widths.
Temporary construction easements will be required at two quadrants of the bridge to permit access to the site during construction, and a right-of-way acquisition will be required at the southwest corner of the bridge for a minor improvement to the retaining wall.
The project will be built under a localized detour that utilizes Hunting Park Avenue and Torresdale Avenue. Access to adjacent businesses will be maintained throughout construction.