University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · University Ave. 3589J10 · Structure no. 000000000038906
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Movable - Bascule
- Steel
- Length
- 546 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26,627
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB is a steel movable - bascule carrying University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 96 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 26,627 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,533 by 2032. The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long and 73 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 | 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 University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB 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 University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB carry?
About 26,627 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB?
The structure is 546 ft (166.4 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.