Fornance Street over Sawmill Run
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1600 Ft SE.TR202N 3367-H1 · Structure no. 000000000028223
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,260
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fornance Street over Sawmill Run is a concrete slab carrying Fornance Street over Sawmill 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 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 8,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 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 Fornance Street over Sawmill Run built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fornance 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 2022.
How much traffic does Fornance Street over Sawmill Run carry?
About 8,260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fornance Street over Sawmill Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fornance Street over Sawmill Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.