US Bridges

Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Dublin Twp 30K03 · Structure no. 000000000044043

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,113 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,996 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFort Washington Av
CrossesPa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7
LocationUpper Dublin Twp 30K03
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.14462, -75.20441
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,113 (2024)
Projected traffic4,996 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7 carry?

About 3,113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Fort Washington Av over Pa 309 By-Pass/ 3257-H7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.