Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.4 MI NW SR 663 2915-H6 · Structure no. 000000000028056
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1938
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 98 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.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.
What condition is Sassamansville RD over Schlegel 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sassamansville RD over Schlegel Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.