US Bridges

Limekiln Pike over Pine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · U. Dublin Twp 3258D08 · Structure no. 000000000027316

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,313
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Pike over Pine Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Limekiln Pike over Pine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 79 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 8,313 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,469 by 2035. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLimekiln Pike
CrossesPine Run
LocationU. Dublin Twp 3258D08
RouteState Highway 152
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14243, -75.16751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,313 (2024)
Projected traffic18,469 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Pike over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Limekiln Pike over Pine 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over Pine Run carry?

About 8,313 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Pike over Pine Run?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Pike over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.