Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek
PoorPosted for loadMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E of Sanatoga RD 2915-G9 · Structure no. 000000000057162
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 4 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Snell Road over Sanatoga Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.