New Second Street over Tacony Creek
FairMontgomery County, Pennsylvania · Cheltenham 3371-B10 · Structure no. 000000000027681
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,668
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Second Street over Tacony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Second Street over Tacony Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 7,668 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,148 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Second Street over Tacony Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is New Second Street over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does New Second Street over Tacony Creek carry?
About 7,668 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is New Second Street over Tacony Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns New Second Street over Tacony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.