US Bridges

Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fort Washington 3257H10 · Structure no. 000000000027646

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,481
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,481 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,338 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Hill Road
CrossesSandy Run
LocationFort Washington 3257H10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1263, -75.20391
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,481 (2024)
Projected traffic8,338 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Hill Road over Sandy 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 6,481 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Hill Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.