Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · West Conshohocken 3367K10 · Structure no. 000000000027719
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,669
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street 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 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 21,669 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,079 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street carry?
About 21,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Matsonford Road over Elizabeth Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.