North Adams Street over Sprogels Run
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · S of Buchert RD 3027-A9 · Structure no. 000000000057161
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Adams Street over Sprogels Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Adams Street over Sprogels Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Adams Street over Sprogels Run built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Adams Street over Sprogels Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does North Adams Street over Sprogels Run carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Adams Street over Sprogels Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns North Adams Street over Sprogels Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.