Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cheltenham 31K13 · Structure no. 000000000027214
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 635 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,449
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,449 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,593 by 2032. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk carry?
About 18,449 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk?
The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Lane over Glenside Ave; Septa; Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.