US Bridges

Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Franklinville 3256D01 · Structure no. 000000000027590

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 15,451 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,354 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMorris Road
CrossesSEPTA / 3256-D1
LocationFranklinville 3256D01
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.18729, -75.29122
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,451 (2024)
Projected traffic15,354 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1 carry?

About 15,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Morris Road over SEPTA / 3256-D1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.