Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Columbia Brdg. 3589G03 · Structure no. 000000000038462
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 116,327
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 116,327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,162 by 2032. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road 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 Black Road carry?
About 116,327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Black Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.