North Gulph Road over Abrams Run
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · K of P Mall 34C01/3366H7 · Structure no. 000000000027750
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,669
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Gulph Road over Abrams Run is a concrete tee beam carrying North Gulph Road over Abrams Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 72 years old, older 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 18,669 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,330 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 North Gulph Road over Abrams Run built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is North Gulph Road over Abrams Run 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does North Gulph Road over Abrams Run carry?
About 18,669 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Gulph Road over Abrams Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns North Gulph Road over Abrams Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.