Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · SW Bryn Athyn 3371J02 · Structure no. 000000000027346
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 210 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,544
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 89 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 21,544 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,060 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 21,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.