Old York Road over SEPTA
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · ABINGTON;JENKINTWN.3370K4 · Structure no. 000000000027501
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,145
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old York Road over SEPTA is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old York Road over SEPTA in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 120 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 29,145 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,764 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old York Road over SEPTA built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Old York Road over SEPTA in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Old York Road over SEPTA carry?
About 29,145 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old York Road over SEPTA?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Old York Road over SEPTA?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.