US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Montg.Drive INTER.3589G03 · Structure no. 000000000038460

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,327
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 72 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 116,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,162 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesMontgomery Drive
LocationMontg.Drive INTER.3589G03
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.98675, -75.208
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 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 rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width95 ft (29.1 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,327 (2024)
Projected traffic156,162 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$489,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery 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 Expway. over Montgomery Drive carry?

About 116,327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Montgomery Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.