US Bridges

Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .1 MI N of US-30 3478-A7 · Structure no. 000000000068707

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,676
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 6,676 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPennswood Road
CrossesAMTRAK Phi-Hbg
Location.1 MI N of US-30 3478-A7
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.01935, -75.31011
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating53.9 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 length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,676 (2017)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg carry?

About 6,676 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Pennswood Road over AMTRAK Phi-Hbg?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.