Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Arch to UNIV.AVE.3590 A09 · Structure no. 000000000038477
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 6,162 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122,521
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank is a concrete tee beam carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 122,521 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 182,051 by 2032. The structure is 6,162 ft (1,878.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank carry?
About 122,521 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank?
The structure is 6,162 ft (1,878.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River Bank?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.