US Bridges

Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Dublin 3257H05 · Structure no. 000000000027386

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59,007
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna 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 59,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,414 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTraffic Route 309
CrossesSusquehanna Road
LocationUpper Dublin 3257H05
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.16192, -75.20143
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59,007 (2024)
Projected traffic71,414 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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$524,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road built?

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

What condition is Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road carry?

About 59,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Traffic Route 309 over Susquehanna Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.