US Bridges

Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · At Cynwyd Station 3479-C9 · Structure no. 000000000028024

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,416
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch) is a concrete arch - deck carrying Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 19,416 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery Avenue
CrossesSEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch)
LocationAt Cynwyd Station 3479-C9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.0066, -75.2318
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,416 (2017)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$151,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch) built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch) 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch) carry?

About 19,416 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch)?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery Avenue over SEPTA (ivy Ridge Branch)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.