US Bridges

Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bala Cynwyd 3479D8 · Structure no. 000000000027759

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 13,740 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,959 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBelmont Avenue
CrossesCynwyd Heritage Trail
LocationBala Cynwyd 3479D8
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.01499, -75.22877
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,740 (2024)
Projected traffic18,959 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail carry?

About 13,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Avenue over Cynwyd Heritage Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.