Limekiln Pike over Park Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Horsham Twp. 24C5/3145K8 · Structure no. 000000000027319
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,028
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Limekiln Pike over Park Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Limekiln Pike over Park Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 10,028 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,956 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Limekiln Pike over Park Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is Limekiln Pike over Park 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 July 2022.
How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over Park Creek carry?
About 10,028 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Limekiln Pike over Park Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Limekiln Pike over Park Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.