Abrams Road over Abrams Run
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · U. Merion Twp 28D8/3366K2 · Structure no. 000000000027740
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,939
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Abrams Road over Abrams Run is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Abrams Road over Abrams Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,939 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,908 by 2032. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Abrams Road over Abrams Run built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Abrams Road over Abrams Run 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 Abrams Road over Abrams Run carry?
About 3,939 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Abrams Road over Abrams Run?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Abrams Road over Abrams Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.