Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · N-Tn B-Pt. 3367E03 · Structure no. 000000000027335
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 865 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,486
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 17,486 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,345 by 2032. The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 17,486 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 865 ft (263.7 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Dekalb Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.