US Bridges

Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Bryn Athyn 3259H05 · Structure no. 000000000027596

Built
1828
197 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1828 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 197 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 6 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 11,488 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,648 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesByberry Road 25J13
CrossesSouthampton Creek
LocationBryn Athyn 3259H05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15881, -75.07458
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,488 (2024)
Projected traffic15,648 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$434,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek built?

It was built in 1828, making it 197 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek carry?

About 11,488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Byberry Road 25J13 over Southampton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.