US Bridges

Easton Road over Pennypack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · N.Turnpike INTERC.3258K02 · Structure no. 000000000027507

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,060
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easton Road over Pennypack Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Easton Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959, 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 30,060 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,838 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesEaston Road
CrossesPennypack Creek
LocationN.Turnpike INTERC.3258K02
RouteState Highway 611
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.17931, -75.1297
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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,060 (2023)
Projected traffic38,838 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easton Road over Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easton 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 Easton Road over Pennypack Creek carry?

About 30,060 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Easton Road over Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Easton Road over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.