US Bridges

Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Conshohocken INTER.35D04 · Structure no. 000000000027252

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,345
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 30,345 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,201 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Eway WB
CrossesRamps R N & X
LocationConshohocken INTER.35D04
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.06551, -75.31787
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,345 (2024)
Projected traffic42,201 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$210,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X 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 Eway WB over Ramps R N & X carry?

About 30,345 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Eway WB over Ramps R N & X?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.