US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669)

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2MI.WEST Gladwyne 35K06 · Structure no. 000000000027263

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669) 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 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 89,047 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,391 by 2032. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesWaverly ROAD(T669)
Location2MI.WEST Gladwyne 35K06
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.05814, -75.27097
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89,047 (2024)
Projected traffic107,391 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$699,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669) built?

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

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669) 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 Waverly ROAD(T669) carry?

About 89,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669)?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Waverly ROAD(T669)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.