US Bridges

Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cheltenham 3370H06 · Structure no. 000000000027676

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1929
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1929, so it is 126 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 6,890 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenwood Avenue
CrossesTookany Creek
LocationCheltenham 3370H06
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.09233, -75.13867
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,890 (2024)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1929.

What condition is Greenwood Avenue 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek carry?

About 6,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Greenwood Avenue over Tookany Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.