West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Norristown 3367-E02 · Structure no. 000000000027703
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 529 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,164
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,164 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,361 by 2032. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd carry?
About 7,164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd?
The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns West Airy Street over Markley St;septa;crk;rd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.