East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E. of RR Ave. 2919-H10 · Structure no. 000000000028234
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns East Summit Street over Septa/Pa Northeastern RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.