High Street over Sprogels Run
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Sanatoga 3139-C01 · Structure no. 000000000027847
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,340
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
High Street over Sprogels Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying High Street over Sprogels Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,097 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was High Street over Sprogels Run built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.
What condition is High Street over Sprogels 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does High Street over Sprogels Run carry?
About 14,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is High Street over Sprogels Run?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns High Street over Sprogels Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.