US Bridges

Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Flourtown 31A10/3369J3 · Structure no. 000000000027366

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
61,488
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane 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 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 61,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,296 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPa 309 Bypass
CrossesHaws Lane
LocationFlourtown 31A10/3369J3
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.10643, -75.1978
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,488 (2023)
Projected traffic59,296 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane carry?

About 61,488 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309 Bypass over Haws Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.