US Bridges

Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5

Fair

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · North Norristown 3255-J05 · Structure no. 000000000027685

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,921
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5 is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 92 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 9,921 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,437 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTownship Line Road
CrossesStony Creek / 3255-J5
LocationNorth Norristown 3255-J05
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.15755, -75.32331
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,921 (2024)
Projected traffic11,437 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$959,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5 built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5 carry?

About 9,921 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Township Line Road over Stony Creek / 3255-J5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.