US Bridges

Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Springfield Twp. 31B07 · Structure no. 000000000053946

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,304
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,304 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,166 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPennsylvania Ave
CrossesSandy Run
LocationSpringfield Twp. 31B07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12324, -75.19158
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,304 (2024)
Projected traffic16,166 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennsylvania Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run carry?

About 5,304 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania Ave over Sandy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).