US Bridges

Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Near Jerrys CORNER3699H03 · Structure no. 000000000038987

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Movable - Bascule
Steel
Length
2,240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,835
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads is a steel movable - bascule carrying Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 51,835 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,069 by 2032. The structure is 2,240 ft (682.8 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPassyunk Avenue
CrossesSchuylkill River;roads
LocationNear Jerrys CORNER3699H03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.91979, -75.20176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMovable - Bascule
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,240 ft (682.8 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,835 (2024)
Projected traffic48,069 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads carry?

About 51,835 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads?

The structure is 2,240 ft (682.8 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Passyunk Avenue over Schuylkill River;roads?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.