US Bridges

Old York Road over Tacony Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · North of Lr- 197 3370-K8 · Structure no. 000000000027500

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21,032
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old York Road over Tacony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old York Road over Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 21,032 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,209 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOld York Road
CrossesTacony Creek
LocationNorth of Lr- 197 3370-K8
RouteState Highway 611
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07792, -75.12653
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,032 (2023)
Projected traffic22,209 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$449,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old York Road over Tacony Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old York Road over Tacony 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Old York Road over Tacony Creek carry?

About 21,032 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old York Road over Tacony Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Old York Road over Tacony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.