OLD YORK ROAD
Carrying OLD YORK ROAD over SEPTA
ABINGTON;JENKINTWN.3370K4, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD YORK ROAD
The OLD YORK ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries OLD YORK ROAD over SEPTA. It was built in 1905, making it 121 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1956, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,145 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD YORK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Pennsylvania.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1905
- Last Reconstructed
- 1956
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 35.1 m (115 ft)
- Deck Width
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,145 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000027501
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
How to read this record
OLD YORK ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD YORK ROAD against other structures in Montgomery and across Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD YORK ROAD?
OLD YORK ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD YORK ROAD inspected?
OLD YORK ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,145 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD YORK ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD YORK ROAD?
OLD YORK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD YORK ROAD?
OLD YORK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD YORK ROAD and does age affect safety?
OLD YORK ROAD was built in 1905, making it 121 years old and last reconstructed in 1956.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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