US Bridges

Welsh Road over Pauls Run

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At Alburger AVENUE3372C06 · Structure no. 000000000038769

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,806
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Welsh Road over Pauls Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Welsh Road over Pauls Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 14,806 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,913 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWelsh Road
CrossesPauls Run
LocationAt Alburger AVENUE3372C06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09176, -75.04737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,806 (2024)
Projected traffic13,913 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Welsh Road over Pauls Run built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Welsh Road over Pauls Run 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 Welsh Road over Pauls Run carry?

About 14,806 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Welsh Road over Pauls Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Welsh Road over Pauls Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.