US Bridges

Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek

Poor

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Route 13 3373F08 · Structure no. 000000000038419

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,219
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 61 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,219 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,802 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWoodhaven Road EB
CrossesPoquessing Creek
LocationNear Route 13 3373F08
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.07714, -74.96483
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,219 (2024)
Projected traffic43,802 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek carry?

About 27,219 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Road EB over Poquessing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.