Academy Road over Byberry Creek
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Newberry ROAD3373C06 · Structure no. 000000000038777
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Road over Byberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Academy Road over Byberry Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, 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 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 14,140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,578 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Byberry Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Academy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Academy Road over Byberry Creek carry?
About 14,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Academy Road over Byberry Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Road over Byberry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.