US Bridges

Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · E.Side of 30th ST.3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039018

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
270 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
18,011
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 92 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 18,011 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,511 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Av West
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
LocationE.Side of 30th ST.3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95587, -75.18065
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,011 (2024)
Projected traffic33,511 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Schuylkill Av West 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway carry?

About 18,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.