US Bridges

Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · East of Route 1 3373C05 · Structure no. 000000000038431

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75,736
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 103 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWoodhaven Road
CrossesThornton Road
LocationEast of Route 1 3373C05
RouteState Highway 63
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09923, -74.98661
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating101 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.4 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 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
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Woodhaven Road over Thornton 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road carry?

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

How long is Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Woodhaven Road over Thornton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.