Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Perk Valle Hs 20D2/3141H5 · Structure no. 000000000027158
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,993
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 years old, older 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 9,993 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,319 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek carry?
About 9,993 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Pike over Lodal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.