US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W.City AVE.INTERCH.40J01 · Structure no. 000000000027285

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
235 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 73 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 93,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 109,894 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesRighters Ferry Road
LocationW.City AVE.INTERCH.40J01
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01556, -75.2154
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93,104 (2024)
Projected traffic109,894 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$577,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road 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 Righters Ferry Road carry?

About 93,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Righters Ferry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.