US Bridges

Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N.Pena Trnpk 3259C04 · Structure no. 000000000027352

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,459
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 21,459 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,422 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesBranch Pennypack Creek
LocationN.Pena Trnpk 3259C04
RouteState Highway 263
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.16314, -75.11115
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,459 (2024)
Projected traffic33,422 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$183,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road over Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek carry?

About 21,459 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.