FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KNIGHTS ROAD

Carrying KNIGHTS ROAD over BYBERRY CREEK

NEAR FRANKFORD AV.3373C10, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
43 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KNIGHTS ROAD

The KNIGHTS ROAD bridge in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania carries KNIGHTS ROAD over BYBERRY CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,010 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How KNIGHTS ROAD compares

▲ 3.3
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Top 33%
Higher load rating than 67% of Pennsylvania bridges
584
Bridges in Philadelphia · 64 in Poor condition
KNIGHTS ROAD 42.6 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
10.2
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
42.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,010 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000038786

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KNIGHTS ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare KNIGHTS ROAD against other structures in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for KNIGHTS ROAD?

KNIGHTS ROAD in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KNIGHTS ROAD inspected?

KNIGHTS ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 14,010 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KNIGHTS ROAD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for KNIGHTS ROAD?

KNIGHTS ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KNIGHTS ROAD?

KNIGHTS ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KNIGHTS ROAD and does age affect safety?

KNIGHTS ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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