Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 Mi. East I-476 3367K08 · Structure no. 000000000027705
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 101 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 8,480 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2032. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR 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 Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR carry?
About 8,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR?
The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Elm Street over Abandon RR & Plymouth CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.