US Bridges

Bridge Street over Schuylkill River

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mont Clare 26F05/3252J9 · Structure no. 000000000027153

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
554 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,713
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Street over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Street over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 12,713 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,807 by 2032. The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBridge Street
CrossesSchuylkill River
LocationMont Clare 26F05/3252J9
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates40.13533, -75.50868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length554 ft (168.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,713 (2024)
Projected traffic20,807 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Street over Schuylkill River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridge Street over Schuylkill River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bridge Street over Schuylkill River carry?

About 12,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Street over Schuylkill River?

The structure is 554 ft (168.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Street over Schuylkill River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.