Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Comly Road 3373C06 · Structure no. 000000000038775
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,896
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 12,896 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,137 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Academy Road over Waltons Run 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek carry?
About 12,896 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Road over Waltons Run Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.