US Bridges

Skippack Pike over Wissahickon Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bet. Tp & 309 30H7/3369E1 · Structure no. 000000000027209

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,851
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippack Pike over Wissahickon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Skippack Pike over Wissahickon 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 19,851 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,695 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippack Pike
CrossesWissahickon Creek
LocationBet. Tp & 309 30H7/3369E1
RouteState Highway 73
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.12401, -75.22005
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,851 (2024)
Projected traffic20,695 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wissahickon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skippack Pike over Wissahickon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Skippack Pike over Wissahickon Creek carry?

About 19,851 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Skippack Pike over Wissahickon Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Skippack Pike over Wissahickon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.