US Bridges

Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fitzwatertn 3258-D10 · Structure no. 000000000027313

Built
1810
215 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,087
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1810, so it is 215 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 9,087 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,608 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLimekiln Pike
CrossesSandy Run
LocationFitzwatertn 3258-D10
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12733, -75.1664
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,087 (2024)
Projected traffic16,608 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1810, making it 215 years old in 2025.

What condition is Limekiln Pike over Sandy 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run carry?

About 9,087 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Pike over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.