US Bridges

Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bethayres 3371J01 · Structure no. 000000000027348

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,373
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 89 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 25,373 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,420 by 2032. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntingdon Pike
CrossesSEPTA
LocationBethayres 3371J01
RouteState Highway 232
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1167, -75.07
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,373 (2023)
Projected traffic34,420 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA carry?

About 25,373 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingdon Pike over SEPTA?

It is owned by the Railroad.