US Bridges

Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Belmont Hills 36F12 · Structure no. 000000000027760

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,721
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1953, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 17,721 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,249 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBelmont Avenue
CrossesGulley Run
LocationBelmont Hills 36F12
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.02263, -75.23071
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,721 (2023)
Projected traffic25,249 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Belmont Avenue over Gulley 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run carry?

About 17,721 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Belmont Avenue over Gulley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.