US Bridges

Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1/2 Mi. W. PA611 3370H06 · Structure no. 000000000048668

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Avenue
CrossesSEPTA Road
Location1/2 Mi. W. PA611 3370H06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09231, -75.13741
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,890 (2024)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road carry?

About 6,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Avenue over SEPTA Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.