US Bridges

Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Valley Fall 3371-J02 · Structure no. 000000000027347

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,544
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHuntingdon Pike
CrossesPennypack Trail
LocationValley Fall 3371-J02
RouteState Highway 232
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.11382, -75.0724
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,544 (2023)
Projected traffic27,060 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$329,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail 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 Trail carry?

About 21,544 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Huntingdon Pike over Pennypack Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.