US Bridges

Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 500FT W.Thornton 3373B4 · Structure no. 000000000038432

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
81,092
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 81,092 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,950 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWoodhaven Road
CrossesByberry Creek
Location500FT W.Thornton 3373B4
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.09996, -74.9875
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating109 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81,092 (2024)
Projected traffic66,950 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek built?

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

What condition is Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek carry?

About 81,092 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Woodhaven Road over Byberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.