US Bridges

Ridge Pike over Township Line Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Limerick 3139-J02 · Structure no. 000000000027845

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Pike over Township Line Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge Pike over Township Line Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,330 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,962 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Pike
CrossesTownship Line Road
LocationLimerick 3139-J02
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24313, -75.57072
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,330 (2024)
Projected traffic8,962 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge Pike over Township Line Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Pike over Township Line Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Ridge Pike over Township Line Road carry?

About 4,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Pike over Township Line Road?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Pike over Township Line Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.