Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Enfield 3369J04 · Structure no. 000000000027364
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,488
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 61,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,296 by 2032. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road 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 2022.
How much traffic does Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road carry?
About 61,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns Pa 309 By-Pass over Paper Mill Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.