US Bridges

Schuylkill Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Vine St.Interch. 3590A07 · Structure no. 000000000038484

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
1,188 ft
161 main spans
Daily traffic
73,769
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab is a concrete slab carrying Schuylkill Ewy. WB 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 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 73,769 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91,631 by 2032. The structure is 1,188 ft (362.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Ewy. WB
CrossesPile Supported Slab
LocationVine St.Interch. 3590A07
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96111, -75.18194
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating78 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans161
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,188 ft (362.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,769 (2020)
Projected traffic91,631 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab built?

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

What condition is Schuylkill Ewy. WB 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab carry?

About 73,769 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab?

The structure is 1,188 ft (362.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Ewy. WB over Pile Supported Slab?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.