US Bridges

Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Expressway

Fair

Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania · BTW.CHESTNUT/WANUT3590A08 · Structure no. 000000000039472

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

About this bridge

Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Expressway is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchuylkill Av.West
CrossesSchuylkill Expressway
LocationBTW.CHESTNUT/WANUT3590A08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyPhiladelphia County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates39.95382, -75.18146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,188 (2024)
Projected traffic11,743 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

How long is Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Expressway?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Schuylkill Av.West over Schuylkill Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.