US Bridges

Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000038479

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
57,785
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab is a concrete slab carrying Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 57,785 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,420 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSchuylkill Eb;rm.B
CrossesPile Supported Slab
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590A07
RouteInterstate 76
Coordinates39.9617, -75.18271
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,785 (2023)
Projected traffic90,420 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab 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 2022.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab carry?

About 57,785 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Eb;rm.B over Pile Supported Slab?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.