FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FORT WASHINGTON AV

Carrying FORT WASHINGTON AV over PA 309 BY-PASS/ 3257-H7

UPPER DUBLIN TWP, 30K03, Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

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Bridge Snapshot: FORT WASHINGTON AV

The FORT WASHINGTON AV bridge in Montgomery, Pennsylvania carries FORT WASHINGTON AV over PA 309 BY-PASS/ 3257-H7. It was built in 2006, making it 20 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 31,567 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Pennsylvania bridges.

The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.

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

How FORT WASHINGTON AV compares

608
Bridges in Montgomery · 60 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Pennsylvania.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Overall Condition
Unrated

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2006
Material
Steel Continuous
Avg Daily Traffic
31,567 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000044043

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORT WASHINGTON AV is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare FORT WASHINGTON AV 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 FORT WASHINGTON AV?

FORT WASHINGTON AV in Montgomery, Pennsylvania on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FORT WASHINGTON AV inspected?

FORT WASHINGTON AV'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 31,567 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORT WASHINGTON AV is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FORT WASHINGTON AV?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FORT WASHINGTON AV.

Who is responsible for maintaining FORT WASHINGTON AV?

Ownership is not specified for FORT WASHINGTON AV in the NBI.

How old is FORT WASHINGTON AV and does age affect safety?

FORT WASHINGTON AV was built in 2006, making it 20 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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