US Bridges

Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Dublin 3257H07 · Structure no. 000000000027383

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
63,375
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue 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 63,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,827 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPa 309 By-Pass
CrossesHighland Avenue
LocationUpper Dublin 3257H07
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.14824, -75.20413
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating71 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63,375 (2024)
Projected traffic56,827 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$766,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue 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 Highland Avenue 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue carry?

About 63,375 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Pa 309 By-Pass over Highland Avenue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.