US Bridges

Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Fairmount Park 3589K04 · Structure no. 000000000038389

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
735 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,311
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR is a steel frame carrying Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 735 ft (224 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGirard Avenue
CrossesSchuyl. River & Kelly DR
LocationFairmount Park 3589K04
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97531, -75.19291
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span197 ft (60 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 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 and waterway
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR carry?

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

How long is Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 197 ft (60 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Girard Avenue over Schuyl. River & Kelly DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.