Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 450 Ft of SR 3045 · Structure no. 000000000027916
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 564 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,092
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 32,092 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,633 by 2018. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River carry?
About 32,092 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River?
The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Belmont Avenue over Schuylkill River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.