US Bridges

Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · City Line Interch 3479G09 · Structure no. 000000000027290

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 72 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 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 41,705 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,841 by 2032. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Eway EB
CrossesCity Line Ave & Ramp C
LocationCity Line Interch 3479G09
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01003, -75.20836
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.
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 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,705 (2024)
Projected traffic44,841 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C 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 EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C carry?

About 41,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Eway EB over City Line Ave & Ramp C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.