Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · S.Turnpike Inter. 3259A05 · Structure no. 000000000027505
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30,266
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 30,266 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,038 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Easton 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek carry?
About 30,266 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.
Who owns Easton Road over Branch Pennypack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.