US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · King of Prussia 3367-G07 · Structure no. 000000000027220

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
94,751
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 5 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 94,751 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,016 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesNorth Gulph Road
LocationKing of Prussia 3367-G07
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08542, -75.39871
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.7 m)
Roadway width111 ft (33.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,751 (2024)
Projected traffic118,016 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road carry?

About 94,751 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over North Gulph Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.