Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.W.CONSHOHOCK. 35B05 · Structure no. 000000000027244
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 66,436
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 66,436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 121,509 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road carry?
About 66,436 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Matsonford Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.