Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River
PoorClosed to trafficPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · Schuylkill River- 3590A06 · Structure no. 000000000039256
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 690 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,095
- 2012 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25,095 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32,100 by 2032. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River carry?
About 25,095 vehicles per day (2012 count).
How long is Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 228 ft (69.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Jr. Drive over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.