US Bridges

Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Dublin 3370-J01 · Structure no. 000000000027660

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,565
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6,565 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTyson Avenue
CrossesSusquehanna Road
LocationUpper Dublin 3370-J01
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.12047, -75.13217
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,565 (2024)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road carry?

About 6,565 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tyson Avenue over Susquehanna Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.