US Bridges

Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Halfway House 3026G5 · Structure no. 000000000027301

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,919
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 61 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 6 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 26,919 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,336 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTraffic Route 100
CrossesPine Ford Road (local)
LocationHalfway House 3026G5
RouteState Highway 100
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.28623, -75.64392
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,919 (2024)
Projected traffic35,336 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local) built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local) 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local) carry?

About 26,919 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local)?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 100 over Pine Ford Road (local)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.