Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Harleysville 15J4/3031E6 · Structure no. 000000000027536
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,958
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,958 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,561 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek carry?
About 5,958 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Schoolhouse Road over Skippack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.