US Bridges

Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · .5MI.W.OF I-676 3589H10 · Structure no. 000000000038999

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,482 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
25,583
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25,583 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,233 by 2032. The structure is 1,482 ft (451.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGrays Ferry Avenue
CrossesSchuylkill Riv;amtrak
Location.5MI.W.OF I-676 3589H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.94111, -75.20583
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,482 ft (451.7 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,583 (2024)
Projected traffic24,233 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$20.4 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak carry?

About 25,583 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak?

The structure is 1,482 ft (451.7 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.