Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Art Museum 3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000038972
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 442 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,747
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR 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 River Mlk DR carry?
About 19,747 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR?
The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Garden Str. over Schuylkill River Mlk DR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.