US Bridges

Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Vernfield 15A02 · Structure no. 000000000027188

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,013
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 14,013 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,166 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSumneytown Pike
CrossesIndian Creek/ 3030F04
LocationVernfield 15A02
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates40.29314, -75.40383
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,013 (2024)
Projected traffic21,166 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$144,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04 built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04 carry?

About 14,013 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sumneytown Pike over Indian Creek/ 3030F04?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.