US Bridges

E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Fort Washington 3369H01 · Structure no. 000000000027650

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,825
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,825 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,033 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Valley Green RD
CrossesSandy Run
LocationFort Washington 3369H01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12357, -75.20088
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,825 (2024)
Projected traffic5,033 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Valley Green RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run carry?

About 3,825 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns E Valley Green RD over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.