US Bridges

Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · City Ave Interch 3479G09 · Structure no. 000000000027294

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
332 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
53,926
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B 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 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 53,926 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,759 by 2032. The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expy WB
CrossesCity Ave & Ramps F & B
LocationCity Ave Interch 3479G09
RouteInterstate 76
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01155, -75.20924
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.
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length332 ft (101.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,926 (2024)
Projected traffic48,759 by 2032
Trucks8%
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$705,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B built?

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

What condition is Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B 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 Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B carry?

About 53,926 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B?

The structure is 332 ft (101.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expy WB over City Ave & Ramps F & B?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.