Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Conshohocken 3368A09 · Structure no. 000000000027721
- Built
- 1918
- 107 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,305 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,456
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 107 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 34,456 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,390 by 2032. The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc built?
It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc 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 Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc carry?
About 34,456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc?
The structure is 1,305 ft (397.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Fayette Street over Schuykill River Nsrc?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.