Basin Street over Sawmill Run
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1600"SE.OF TR202N 3367-G2 · Structure no. 000000000028214
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Basin Street over Sawmill Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Basin Street over Sawmill Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Basin Street over Sawmill Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Basin Street over Sawmill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Basin Street over Sawmill Run carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Basin Street over Sawmill Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Basin Street over Sawmill Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.