US Bridges

Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · N of Grant Avenue 19J03 · Structure no. 000000000039234

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run is a concrete culvert carrying Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 900 by 1980. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAshton Road
CrossesWooden Bridge Run
LocationN of Grant Avenue 19J03
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07298, -75.01216
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1980)
Projected traffic900 by 1980
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ashton Road over Wooden Bridge Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.