US Bridges

Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Upper Moreland 3259-E05 · Structure no. 000000000027668

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,709
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 15,709 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,237 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDavisville Road
CrossesPennypack Creek
LocationUpper Moreland 3259-E05
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.15796, -75.09932
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,709 (2024)
Projected traffic20,237 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davisville Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek carry?

About 15,709 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Davisville Road over Pennypack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.