US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Nr.Girard AVE.INCH3589J04 · Structure no. 000000000038467

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133,077
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive is a concrete frame carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 133,077 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 156,162 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesSweetbriar Drive
LocationNr.Girard AVE.INCH3589J04
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.97691, -75.19848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133,077 (2023)
Projected traffic156,162 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$469,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive carry?

About 133,077 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Sweetbriar Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.