US Bridges

Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1.5 Mi. S. I-276 3258G10 · Structure no. 000000000047268

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run is a concrete culvert carrying Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,360 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,699 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSusquehanna Road
CrossesSandy Run
Location1.5 Mi. S. I-276 3258G10
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12933, -75.14743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,360 (2023)
Projected traffic19,699 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run carry?

About 11,360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Susquehanna Road over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.