US Bridges

Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · 1MI. N Cheltenham · Structure no. 000000000027682

Built
1841
184 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,769
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08 is a masonry arch - deck carrying Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1841 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 184 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 10,769 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,127 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLimekiln Pike
CrossesRock Creek 3370E08
Location1MI. N Cheltenham
RouteState Highway 0
CountyMontgomery County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.07728, -75.16039
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,769 (2024)
Projected traffic10,127 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$386,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08 built?

It was built in 1841, making it 184 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08 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 2024.

How much traffic does Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08 carry?

About 10,769 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Limekiln Pike over Rock Creek 3370E08?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.