Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · South of PENNA-73 3369F03 · Structure no. 000000000027618
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,780
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 6,780 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,523 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek carry?
About 6,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Bethlehem Pike over Branch Wissahickon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.