US Bridges

Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Center Sq. 3256D4 · Structure no. 000000000027206

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,812
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run is a concrete tee beam carrying Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 13,812 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,608 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippack Pike
CrossesBranch Stony Run
LocationCenter Sq. 3256D4
RouteState Highway 73
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16747, -75.29103
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,812 (2024)
Projected traffic18,608 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run carry?

About 13,812 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Skippack Pike over Branch Stony Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.