US Bridges

Knights Road over Woodhaven RD

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Franklin Mills MAL3373E07 · Structure no. 000000000038788

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,058
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Knights Road over Woodhaven RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Knights Road over Woodhaven RD in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 60 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 15,058 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,881 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKnights Road
CrossesWoodhaven RD
LocationFranklin Mills MAL3373E07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08723, -74.97144
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,058 (2024)
Projected traffic18,881 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Knights Road over Woodhaven RD built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Knights Road over Woodhaven RD 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Knights Road over Woodhaven RD carry?

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

How long is Knights Road over Woodhaven RD?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Knights Road over Woodhaven RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.