US Bridges

Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.S.WELSH RD 32C6 · Structure no. 000000000027659

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,461
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 78 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 7,461 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,581 by 2032. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEdge Hill RD
CrossesOld York RD 3259B10
Location1MI.S.WELSH RD 32C6
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12752, -75.11696
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,461 (2024)
Projected traffic8,581 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$912,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10 built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10 carry?

About 7,461 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edge Hill RD over Old York RD 3259B10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.