University Avenue over Schuylkill Riv; I-76 WB

Fair Condition97 years old26,627 vehicles/day

Location

StatePennsylvania
CountyPhiladelphia
LocationUniversity Ave. 3589j10
CarriesUniversity Avenue
CrossesSchuylkill Riv; I-76 WB
Coordinates39.94321, -75.19655

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length545.9 ft (166.4 m)
Max Span143.0 ft (43.6 m)
Deck Width73.2 ft (22.3 m)
Deck Area3710.7 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1985)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,627 (2023)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is on the National Register of Historic Places
Structure Number000000000038906

Nearby Bridges

Ramp Ebu Off 76eb over Dirt Fill 0.1 mi Fair On Ramp From Univ. over Schuylkill Tide Water 0.1 mi Fair Schuylkill Expway. over Schuylkill River;csx Rr 0.2 mi Fair 34th Street over Csx Rr Tunnels 0.3 mi Poor Schuylkill Expway. over Grays Ferry Ave.to 34th 0.3 mi Fair Wharton Street over Csx Transportation 0.4 mi Poor On Rmp.a To 76 WB over Reed Street;side Street 0.4 mi Fair Rp D;w To S;s To E over Earth Fill S.of South ST 0.5 mi Fair Grays Ferry Avenue over Schuylkill Riv;amtrak 0.5 mi Fair South Street over Septa 0.5 mi Good