US Bridges

Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run

PoorPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .2MI.NE Pottstown 3027C10 · Structure no. 000000000028030

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnybrook Road
CrossesSprogels Run
Location.2MI.NE Pottstown 3027C10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.25022, -75.61131
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic650 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$543,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnybrook Road over Sprogels Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.