US Bridges

Camp Hill Road over Pine Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 M. SW RTE 2017 3258-A9 · Structure no. 000000000028048

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camp Hill Road over Pine Run is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Camp Hill Road over Pine Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2038. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCamp Hill Road
CrossesPine Run
Location1 M. SW RTE 2017 3258-A9
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13505, -75.18572
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Camp Hill Road over Pine Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camp Hill Road over Pine Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Camp Hill Road over Pine Run carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camp Hill Road over Pine Run?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Camp Hill Road over Pine Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.