US Bridges

Church Road over Tookany Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .3MI.E.READING RR 3370K08 · Structure no. 000000000027632

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,669
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Church Road over Tookany Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Church Road over Tookany Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 8,669 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,067 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesTookany Creek
Location.3MI.E.READING RR 3370K08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07783, -75.12771
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,669 (2023)
Projected traffic14,067 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Tookany Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Church Road over Tookany 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Church Road over Tookany Creek carry?

About 8,669 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Church Road over Tookany Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Church Road over Tookany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.