Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · SW Kulpsvill 15H13/3143D4 · Structure no. 000000000027528
- Built
- 1855
- 170 years old, rebuilt 1915
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,616
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1855 and reconstructed in 1915, so it is 170 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 11,616 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,737 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek built?
It was built in 1855, making it 170 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1915.
What condition is Bustard Road over Towamencin 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 Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek carry?
About 11,616 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Bustard Road over Towamencin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.