US Bridges

Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E. K of P 34E02/3366K8 · Structure no. 000000000027233

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,338
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 75 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 93,338 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,745 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Exp-Way
CrossesCroton Road
LocationE. K of P 34E02/3366K8
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07897, -75.37757
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,338 (2024)
Projected traffic99,745 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road carry?

About 93,338 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Exp-Way over Croton Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.