US Bridges

Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.City Line Ave. 3479J09 · Structure no. 000000000038445

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 69 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 6 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 59,320 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,094 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSchuylkill Exwy.Eb
CrossesNeill Drive
LocationNr.City Line Ave. 3479J09
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates40.00666, -75.19884
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,320 (2024)
Projected traffic74,094 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive carry?

About 59,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Exwy.Eb over Neill Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.