Lumber Street over Macoby Creek
PoorMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Green Lane 2917E6 · Structure no. 000000000027568
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 731
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lumber Street over Macoby Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lumber Street over Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 94 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 3 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 731 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,183 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 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 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lumber Street over Macoby Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is Lumber Street over Macoby 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lumber Street over Macoby Creek carry?
About 731 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Lumber Street over Macoby Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Lumber Street over Macoby Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.