US Bridges

PA-309 over Norristown Road

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. W. PA-152 3257F02 · Structure no. 000000000046178

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49,832
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PA-309 over Norristown Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying PA-309 over Norristown Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 49,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,851 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPA-309
CrossesNorristown Road
Location1.5 Mi. W. PA-152 3257F02
RouteState Highway 309
Coordinates40.17992, -75.21204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,832 (2024)
Projected traffic50,851 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 PA-309 over Norristown Road built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is PA-309 over Norristown Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does PA-309 over Norristown Road carry?

About 49,832 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is PA-309 over Norristown Road?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns PA-309 over Norristown Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.