US Bridges

Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Spring Garden INCH3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000038971

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,747
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 19,747 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,599 by 2032. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Garden Str.
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
LocationSpring Garden INCH3590A06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.96398, -75.18461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,747 (2024)
Projected traffic19,599 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$389,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway carry?

About 19,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.