US Bridges

Decatur Road over Waltons Run

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · S. of Comley Road 10A13 · Structure no. 000000000039160

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
1982 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Decatur Road over Waltons Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Decatur Road over Waltons Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 9,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,600 by 2002. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDecatur Road
CrossesWaltons Run
LocationS. of Comley Road 10A13
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0904, -74.9944
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (1982)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2002
Trucks—
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$359,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Decatur Road over Waltons Run built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Decatur Road over Waltons 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Decatur Road over Waltons Run carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (1982 count).

How long is Decatur Road over Waltons Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Decatur Road over Waltons Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.