US Bridges

Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.4 MI N Ridge Pk 3140-C1 · Structure no. 000000000027908

Built
1858
167 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,860
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1858, so it is 167 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 1,860 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,586 by 2018. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFruitville Road
CrossesHartenstine Creek
Location0.4 MI N Ridge Pk 3140-C1
RouteCity Street 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.24768, -75.54846
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,860 (2019)
Projected traffic1,586 by 2018
Trucks34%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$82,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek built?

It was built in 1858, making it 167 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek carry?

About 1,860 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Fruitville Road over Hartenstine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.