US Bridges

Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · North TR.422 3256-A08 · Structure no. 000000000027338

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,516
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8 is a concrete slab carrying Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8,516 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,901 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDekalb Pike
CrossesBranch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8
LocationNorth TR.422 3256-A08
RouteU.S. Route 202
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.14281, -75.31175
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,516 (2023)
Projected traffic18,901 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8 built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8 carry?

About 8,516 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Dekalb Pike over Branch Stony Cr/ 3256-A8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.