US Bridges

Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N. of T-Pike 3257H09 · Structure no. 000000000027375

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
88,044
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, 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 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 88,044 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 92,182 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPa 309 By-Pass
CrossesPine Run
LocationN. of T-Pike 3257H09
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.13142, -75.20187
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88,044 (2023)
Projected traffic92,182 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run carry?

About 88,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m).

Who owns Pa 309 By-Pass over Pine Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.