Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Skippack 21D2/3142J5 · Structure no. 000000000027201
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,908
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15,908 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2032. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 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 Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skippack Pike over Skippack 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek carry?
About 15,908 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Skippack Pike over Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.