Skippack Pike over Zacharias Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · E. of Pa 363 3143-F09 · Structure no. 000000000027203
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,190
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skippack Pike over Zacharias Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skippack Pike over Zacharias Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 10,190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,144 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 44 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Zacharias Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skippack Pike over Zacharias 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 Zacharias Creek carry?
About 10,190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Skippack Pike over Zacharias Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Skippack Pike over Zacharias Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.