US Bridges

Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 900 Ft Se.Tr 202N 3367F02 · Structure no. 000000000028220

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2011 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run is a concrete culvert carrying Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesArch & Penn Street
CrossesSawmill Run
Location900 Ft Se.Tr 202N 3367F02
RouteCity Street 7413
Coordinates40.1133, -75.3388
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2011)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns Arch & Penn Street over Sawmill Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.