US Bridges

Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 3MIE.KING Prussia 3367E09 · Structure no. 000000000027239

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,497
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gypsy LANE(T711) 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 1,497 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,865 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesGypsy LANE(T711)
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
Location3MIE.KING Prussia 3367E09
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07195, -75.34572
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 inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,497 (2024)
Projected traffic1,865 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$380,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway built?

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

What condition is Gypsy LANE(T711) 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway carry?

About 1,497 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Gypsy LANE(T711) over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.