Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Hatfield 16J7/3032F08 · Structure no. 000000000027458
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,399
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 14,399 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,586 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek carry?
About 14,399 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Cowpath Road over Branch Neshaminy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.