New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cheltenham 3371B10 · Structure no. 000000000027680
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,088
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6,088 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,362 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Second Street over Branch Tacony 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 New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek carry?
About 6,088 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns New Second Street over Branch Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.