US Bridges

Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Montco/Phila Line 3481-D2 · Structure no. 000000000027914

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,733
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 89 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 15,733 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,243 by 2014. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAshmead Road
CrossesSEPTA (newtown Br); CSX
LocationMontco/Phila Line 3481-D2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0527, -75.1009
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,733 (2009)
Projected traffic16,243 by 2014
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$462,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX carry?

About 15,733 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ashmead Road over SEPTA (newtown Br); CSX?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.