US Bridges

Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Heaton Boro. 3259C05 · Structure no. 000000000027657

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek is a concrete slab carrying Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,690 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,259 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTerwood Road
CrossesBr. Pennypack Creek
LocationHeaton Boro. 3259C05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15709, -75.10725
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,690 (2024)
Projected traffic20,259 by 2032
Trucks5%
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 Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek carry?

About 14,690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Terwood Road over Br. Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.