US Bridges

Woodhaven Road over Academy Road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of Route 1 3373D06 · Structure no. 000000000038429

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road over Academy Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodhaven Road over Academy Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 75,736 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,424 by 2032. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 106 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodhaven Road
CrossesAcademy Road
LocationEast of Route 1 3373D06
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09376, -74.98006
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75,736 (2024)
Projected traffic62,424 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road over Academy Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodhaven Road over Academy Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Road over Academy Road carry?

About 75,736 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Road over Academy Road?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Road over Academy Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.