US Bridges

Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Sassamansville 2915H05 · Structure no. 000000000027574

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,711
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run is a concrete slab carrying Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 3,711 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,257 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHoffmansville Road
CrossesSchlegel Run
LocationSassamansville 2915H05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.34645, -75.57673
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,711 (2024)
Projected traffic4,257 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run carry?

About 3,711 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Hoffmansville Road over Schlegel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.