Mainland Road over Skippack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Mainland 3031C10 · Structure no. 000000000027183
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mainland Road over Skippack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mainland Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, younger 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 3,175 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mainland Road over Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mainland Road over Skippack 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mainland Road over Skippack Creek carry?
About 3,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mainland Road over Skippack Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Mainland Road over Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.