US Bridges

Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 0.1MI E Sheffield DR · Structure no. 000000000057513

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run is a steel culvert carrying Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMaiden Lane
CrossesSaw Mill Run
Location0.1MI E Sheffield DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.13692, -75.29303
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Maiden Lane over Saw Mill Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.