Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Universisty Ave 3589K10 · Structure no. 000000000038495
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,641 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 67,530
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1956, 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 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 67,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,368 by 2032. The structure is 1,641 ft (500.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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;csx RR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR carry?
About 67,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR?
The structure is 1,641 ft (500.2 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.