US Bridges

Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Nr. Lancaster Av 3478-E10 · Structure no. 000000000044366

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,320
2005 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,296 by 2025. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesAmtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch
LocationNr. Lancaster Av 3478-E10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.00574, -75.28507
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,320 (2005)
Projected traffic18,296 by 2025
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch carry?

About 13,320 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Amtrak; Phila-Hbg.Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.