US Bridges

Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Univ.City Ave. 3699J01 · Structure no. 000000000038498

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,630 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
67,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th 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 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 67,530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 176,368 by 2032. The structure is 1,630 ft (496.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Expway.
CrossesGrays Ferry Ave.To 34th
LocationUniv.City Ave. 3699J01
RouteInterstate 76
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.9387, -75.19738
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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,630 ft (496.8 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,530 (2024)
Projected traffic176,368 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th built?

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

What condition is Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th 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 Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th carry?

About 67,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th?

The structure is 1,630 ft (496.8 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.To 34th?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.