Keim Street over Schuylkill River
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Madison Bridge 3138J3 · Structure no. 000000000027901
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 749 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,408
- 2004 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Keim Street over Schuylkill River is a steel truss - thru carrying Keim Street over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,408 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2021. The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Keim Street over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Keim Street over Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Keim Street over Schuylkill River carry?
About 8,408 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Keim Street over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 749 ft (228.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Keim Street over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.