US Bridges

Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI SW of SR 0202 29F06 · Structure no. 000000000027977

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,355
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger 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 26,355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27,883 by 2018. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Pike
CrossesSaw Mill Creek
Location1 MI SW of SR 0202 29F06
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.1315, -75.301
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,355 (2019)
Projected traffic27,883 by 2018
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown Pike over Saw Mill 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 Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek carry?

About 26,355 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Germantown Pike over Saw Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.