US Bridges

Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. N. Springhouse · Structure no. 000000000045677

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,356
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,356 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,028 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCedar Hill Road
CrossesTraffic Route 309
Location1.5 Mi. N. Springhouse
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.19442, -75.22159
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,356 (2024)
Projected traffic2,028 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309 carry?

About 2,356 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Hill Road over Traffic Route 309?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.