US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · At 60th Street - 36G03 · Structure no. 000000000039196

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,325
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad is a steel other carrying Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 1977. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationAt 60th Street - 36G03
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.9303, -75.2276
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,325 (1992)
Projected traffic8,900 by 1977
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad carry?

About 9,325 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.