Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gulph Mills 3367-F10 · Structure no. 000000000027241
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 627 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66,436
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane 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 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 66,436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,509 by 2032. The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane 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 Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane carry?
About 66,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane?
The structure is 627 ft (191.1 m) long with a longest span of 180 ft (54.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over S.Gulph SEPTA Crk Lane?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.