US Bridges

New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.89 MI E of US 0202 · Structure no. 000000000028038

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,770
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10 is a concrete slab carrying New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 6,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2036. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope ST
CrossesSaw Mill Run 3255K10
Location0.89 MI E of US 0202
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12862, -75.31286
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,770 (2016)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10 carry?

About 6,770 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns New Hope ST over Saw Mill Run 3255K10?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.