US Bridges

Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Hanover Twp. 02J07 · Structure no. 000000000027572

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5 is a concrete tee beam carrying Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 99 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,385 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesQuakertown Road
CrossesBranch Macoby CR/2805B5
LocationUpper Hanover Twp. 02J07
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.40955, -75.48976
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,385 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$729,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5 built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5 carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Quakertown Road over Branch Macoby CR/2805B5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.