US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 2 MI W of US-202 3255-D6 · Structure no. 000000000027962

Built
1887
138 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,102
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1887, so it is 138 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 23,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,073 by 2017. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesFive Mile Run
Location2 MI W of US-202 3255-D6
RouteCounty Highway 422
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1541, -75.3556
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,102 (2019)
Projected traffic20,073 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run built?

It was built in 1887, making it 138 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run 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 Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run carry?

About 23,102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Five Mile Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.