Falls Bridge over Schuylkill River
Poor Condition131 years old18,650 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Philadelphia |
| Location | Falls Bridge 3479-j9 |
| Carries | Falls Bridge |
| Crosses | Schuylkill River |
| Coordinates | 40.00845, -75.19737 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 4 (Poor) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Truss - Thru |
| Total Length | 565.9 ft (172.5 m) |
| Max Span | 191.9 ft (58.5 m) |
| Deck Width | 41.0 ft (12.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 2156.2 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1895 (reconstructed 1986) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 18,650 (2012) |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 123 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | City/Municipal Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000039140 |