US Bridges

Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Near LR178 3367-F2 · Structure no. 000000000027702

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,882
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 6,882 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,293 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAiry ST
CrossesSaw Mill Run Creek
LocationNear LR178 3367-F2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1142, -75.3387
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,882 (2014)
Projected traffic7,293 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek carry?

About 6,882 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Airy ST over Saw Mill Run Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.