FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUNNYBROOK ROAD

Carrying SUNNYBROOK ROAD over SPROGELS RUN

.2MI.NE POTTSTOWN 3027C10, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUNNYBROOK ROAD

The SUNNYBROOK ROAD bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries SUNNYBROOK ROAD over SPROGELS RUN. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Pennsylvania bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SUNNYBROOK ROAD compares

▼ 4.8
Load rating vs Pennsylvania average (39.3 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Pennsylvania bridges
608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition
SUNNYBROOK ROAD 34.5 t
Pennsylvania average 39.3 t

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.3 m (70 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028030

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

SUNNYBROOK 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 SUNNYBROOK 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 SUNNYBROOK ROAD?

SUNNYBROOK ROAD in Montgomery, Pennsylvania has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUNNYBROOK ROAD inspected?

SUNNYBROOK 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 500 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUNNYBROOK 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 SUNNYBROOK ROAD?

SUNNYBROOK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUNNYBROOK ROAD?

SUNNYBROOK ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is SUNNYBROOK ROAD and does age affect safety?

SUNNYBROOK ROAD was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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