Wood Street over North 5th Street
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Wood ST over N 5th ST · Structure no. 000000000054727
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Wood Street over North 5th Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wood Street over North 5th Street in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wood Street over North 5th Street built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wood Street over North 5th Street 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wood Street over North 5th Street carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wood Street over North 5th Street?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Wood Street over North 5th Street?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.