US Bridges

Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W of Waldemire 20C03 · Structure no. 000000000039163

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
1983 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek is a concrete frame carrying Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,600 by 1983. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Lion Road
CrossesByberry Creek
LocationW of Waldemire 20C03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0745, -74.9849
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (1983)
Projected traffic4,600 by 1983
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Lion 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (1983 count).

How long is Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Red Lion Road over Byberry Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.