US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · West Conshohocken 35D04 · Structure no. 000000000027250

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65,217
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 74 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 65,217 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,073 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesRamp D
LocationWest Conshohocken 35D04
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06629, -75.31324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,217 (2024)
Projected traffic93,073 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D 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 Expway. over Ramp D carry?

About 65,217 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Ramp D?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.