East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River
FairChester County, Pennsylvania · Spring City 7K9 · Structure no. 000000000010368
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River in Chester County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 103 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,249 by 2032. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns East Bridge Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.