Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · 400 N of US-30 3477-J7 · Structure no. 000000000045204
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 75 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2037. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg 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 November 2022.
How much traffic does Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Merion Avenue over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.