Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run
PoorPosted for loadPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Ashton Road 3482G01 · Structure no. 000000000038766
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,244
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,244 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,139 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run carry?
About 13,244 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Willits Road over Wooden Bridge Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.