US Bridges

Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.SE.WELSH Rd. 3372F10 · Structure no. 000000000038767

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,399
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,399 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,238 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWillits Road
CrossesConrail;bustleton Branch
Location.2MI.SE.WELSH Rd. 3372F10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06569, -75.02549
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,399 (2024)
Projected traffic29,238 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch carry?

About 9,399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Willits Road over Conrail;bustleton Branch?

It is owned by the Railroad.