US Bridges

Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · W.STRWBRY.MNSN.BRG3589J01 · Structure no. 000000000038456

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,156
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 15,156 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,806 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenland Drive
CrossesSchuylkill Exwy
LocationW.STRWBRY.MNSN.BRG3589J01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.99655, -75.19679
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,156 (2024)
Projected traffic14,806 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$477,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy carry?

About 15,156 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Greenland Drive over Schuylkill Exwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.