US Bridges

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Plymouth Twp. 3368A07 · Structure no. 000000000027477

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
424 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,479
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 51 years old, younger 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 58,479 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 93,194 by 2032. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesMid-County Exwy.Sb
CrossesPlymouth Creek;access RD
LocationPlymouth Twp. 3368A07
RouteInterstate 476
Coordinates40.08333, -75.31142
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,479 (2024)
Projected traffic93,194 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD carry?

About 58,479 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Mid-County Exwy.Sb over Plymouth Creek;access RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.