US Bridges

Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · W. of Pa 113 3142-E04 · Structure no. 000000000027200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,007
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 13,007 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,065 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippack Pike
CrossesBranch Skippack Creek
LocationW. of Pa 113 3142-E04
RouteState Highway 73
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.22981, -75.40734
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,007 (2024)
Projected traffic17,065 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skippack Pike over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek carry?

About 13,007 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Skippack Pike over Branch Skippack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.