US Bridges

Church Road over Tookany Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · E Reading RR 3370J08 · Structure no. 000000000027633

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 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 culvert carrying Church Road over Tookany Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesChurch Road
CrossesTookany Creek
LocationE Reading RR 3370J08
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.08102, -75.13191
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Church Road over Tookany Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 December 2023.

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 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns Church Road over Tookany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.