Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bethayres 32K7/3371J1 · Structure no. 000000000027174
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 149 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 32,800 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,035 by 2032. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.
How much traffic does Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 32,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Old Welsh Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.