US Bridges

Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Yerkes 20B11/3253F3 · Structure no. 000000000027156

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,117
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 21,117 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,918 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix/College RD
CrossesNorma Run
LocationYerkes 20B11/3253F3
RouteState Highway 29
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17299, -75.464
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,117 (2024)
Projected traffic25,918 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run 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 2023.

How much traffic does Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run carry?

About 21,117 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Phoenix/College RD over Norma Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.