US Bridges

Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI.SE.BORO Hall 3031-K2 · Structure no. 000000000028235

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1991 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 115 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 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 420 by 2013. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Lane
CrossesSEPTA Leased to Pn
Location1MI.SE.BORO Hall 3031-K2
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.3055, -75.315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1991)
Projected traffic420 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Lane over SEPTA Leased to Pn?

It is owned by the Railroad.