US Bridges

Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · Btwn.Walnut/Chest 3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039471

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
486 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
9,188
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 9,188 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,743 by 2032. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Av.West
CrossesSchuylkill Exp;ramp a
LocationBtwn.Walnut/Chest 3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95242, -75.18218
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length486 ft (148.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,188 (2024)
Projected traffic11,743 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a 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 Exp;ramp a carry?

About 9,188 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a?

The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Exp;ramp a?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.