US Bridges

Easton Road over Sandy Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.1 M S SR63 Adc 3258-K10 · Structure no. 000000000041702

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,474
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Sandy Run is a concrete slab carrying Easton Road over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 14,474 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,256 by 2015. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEaston Road
CrossesSandy Run
Location1.1 M S SR63 Adc 3258-K10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.12829, -75.12991
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,474 (2019)
Projected traffic14,256 by 2015
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Easton Road over Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Easton Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 14,474 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.