Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg.
PoorClosed to trafficMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1 MI E. US-30 3478-J10 · Structure no. 000000000028211
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old, rebuilt 1947
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg. is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg. in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1902 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 123 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg. built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.
What condition is Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg. 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg. carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg.?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Narberth Avenue over AMTRAK Phil-Hbg.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.