US Bridges

Knights Road over Byberry Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Frankford AV.3373C10 · Structure no. 000000000038786

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,058
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knights Road over Byberry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Knights Road over Byberry Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 15,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,881 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKnights Road
CrossesByberry Creek
LocationNear Frankford AV.3373C10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06548, -74.98228
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,058 (2024)
Projected traffic18,881 by 2032
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Knights Road over Byberry Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Knights 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Knights Road over Byberry Creek carry?

About 15,058 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Knights Road over Byberry Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Knights Road over Byberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.