US Bridges

Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Merion Twp. 3367C08 · Structure no. 000000000027236

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,606
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, 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 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 1,606 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,982 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWeadley ROAD(T363)
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
LocationUpper Merion Twp. 3367C08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0759, -75.36115
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,606 (2023)
Projected traffic1,982 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway built?

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

What condition is Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway carry?

About 1,606 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Weadley ROAD(T363) over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.