Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J
FairPhiladelphia County, Pennsylvania · 30th ST Sta. 3590B07 · Structure no. 000000000040183
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,011
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 93 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 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 93 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
What condition is Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J 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 Expway;ramp J carry?
About 18,011 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.
Who owns Schuylkill Av West over Schuylkill Expway;ramp J?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.