US Bridges

Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run)

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · T301/STONY Run 2805-F6 · Structure no. 000000000028108

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run) is a concrete slab carrying Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld School Road
CrossesStony Run (hillegas Run)
LocationT301/STONY Run 2805-F6
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.40027, -75.46555
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic350 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run) built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run) carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run)?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old School Road over Stony Run (hillegas Run)?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.