US Bridges

Oak Street over Saw Mill Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1500 SE US-202N 3367-G2 · Structure no. 000000000028215

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,600
2015 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Saw Mill Run is a masonry arch - deck carrying Oak Street over Saw Mill Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesSaw Mill Run
Location1500 SE US-202N 3367-G2
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.11626, -75.3345
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2015)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$171,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over Saw Mill Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Saw Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street over Saw Mill Run carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Saw Mill Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street over Saw Mill Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.