US Bridges

Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek

Poor

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Sanatoga 3139F03 · Structure no. 000000000027833

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,592 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant View Road
CrossesSanatoga Creek
LocationSanatoga 3139F03
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.23594, -75.59259
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,592 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant View Road over Sanatoga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.