Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · SR-29 Bridge St. 3252-J9 · Structure no. 000000000027974
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,713
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 108 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 12,713 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,750 by 2018. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal 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 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal carry?
About 12,713 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Street over Schuylkill Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.