US Bridges

Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fort Washington 3257-H10 · Structure no. 000000000027372

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,495
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 67 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 58,495 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,532 by 2032. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 73.9 mi (119 km).

CarriesPa 309 By-Pass
CrossesCamp Hill Road
LocationFort Washington 3257-H10
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.12592, -75.20352
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating67 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,495 (2023)
Projected traffic60,532 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed73.9 mi (119 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 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill 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 Camp Hill Road carry?

About 58,495 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309 By-Pass over Camp Hill Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.