North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Gwynedd 22H6/3144D9 · Structure no. 000000000027600
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,591
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,591 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,288 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 7,591 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns North Wales Road over Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.