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Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds.

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cedarbrook 3370-C06 · Structure no. 000000000027362

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds. in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 65 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 52,154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,306 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPa 309 By-Pass
CrossesWaverly/Cemetery Rds.
LocationCedarbrook 3370-C06
RouteState Highway 309
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09347, -75.17083
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,154 (2024)
Projected traffic53,306 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$718,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds. carry?

About 52,154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds.?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309 By-Pass over Waverly/Cemetery Rds.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.