Old York Road over Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatboro 3259-C03 · Structure no. 000000000027353
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 74 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,478
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old York Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old York Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 73 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 14,478 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,778 by 2032. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old York Road over Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is Old York Road 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Old York Road over Pennypack Creek carry?
About 14,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Old York Road over Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Old York Road over Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.