US Bridges

Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · 500FT.ASHTON RD 3372J09 · Structure no. 000000000038800

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run is a concrete culvert carrying Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 30,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,522 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGrant Avenue
CrossesWooden Bridge Run
Location500FT.ASHTON RD 3372J09
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.07111, -75.0112
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,410 (2024)
Projected traffic41,522 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run carry?

About 30,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns Grant Avenue over Wooden Bridge Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.