US Bridges

Limekiln Pike over SEPTA

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Abington Twp.Line 3370D03 · Structure no. 000000000027312

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,856
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Pike over SEPTA is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Limekiln Pike over SEPTA in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 66 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,856 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,653 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLimekiln Pike
CrossesSEPTA
LocationAbington Twp.Line 3370D03
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.10758, -75.16371
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,856 (2024)
Projected traffic21,653 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Pike over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Limekiln Pike over SEPTA in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over SEPTA carry?

About 25,856 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Pike over SEPTA?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Pike over SEPTA?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.