US Bridges

Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · APP-42-115 3371C08 · Structure no. 000000000027215

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,402
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,402 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,540 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesJenkintown Creek
LocationAPP-42-115 3371C08
RouteState Highway 73
Coordinates40.0757, -75.10799
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,402 (2024)
Projected traffic21,540 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek carry?

About 14,402 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over Jenkintown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.