US Bridges

North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S N.Wales Boro 3144D9 · Structure no. 000000000027599

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,591
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09 is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 7,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNorth Wales Road
CrossesSEPTA 3144D09
Location1MI.S N.Wales Boro 3144D9
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.19592, -75.29171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,591 (2023)
Projected traffic11,288 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09 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 North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09 carry?

About 7,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Wales Road over SEPTA 3144D09?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.