US Bridges

Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Fairmount Park 3589J04 · Structure no. 000000000038388

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
46,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 68 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 46,311 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,799 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesSchuylkill Expwy Mlk DR
LocationFairmount Park 3589J04
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97514, -75.19446
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,311 (2024)
Projected traffic37,799 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR carry?

About 46,311 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over Schuylkill Expwy Mlk DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.