US Bridges

Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI N PA-309 3370-E6 · Structure no. 000000000027990

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,804
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 16,804 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,186 by 2018. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesSR0073; Church Road
Location.5 MI N PA-309 3370-E6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0928, -75.1613
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,804 (2019)
Projected traffic16,186 by 2018
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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$258,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road 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 Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road carry?

About 16,804 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over SR0073; Church Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.