Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Gladwyne Exit 3478-K04 · Structure no. 000000000027266
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek 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 89,047 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,391 by 2032. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek carry?
About 89,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Hollow Road & Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.