US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over SEPTA

Good

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.47th St. 36J01 · Structure no. 000000000057682

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2009 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Avenue over SEPTA in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,426 by 2015. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesSEPTA
LocationW.47th St. 36J01
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9426, -75.2114
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2009)
Projected traffic4,426 by 2015
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and railroad
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Avenue over SEPTA built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Avenue over SEPTA 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over SEPTA carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Woodland Avenue over SEPTA?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over SEPTA?

It is owned by the Railroad.